Which of the following was the most desired feature of forts used during the Civil War?

A. Native American Troops

B. Strategic Location

C. Number of Troops

D. Easy access to the Fort

Answer: The most desired feature was B. Strategic Location. That's why the forts were built on high land overlooking the Potomac and Anacostia rivers, as well as roads leading to Washington, which were important strategic locations for the Union soldiers. As an example, Fort Totten was built atop a ridge along the main road from Washington to Maryland, near the Capitol.