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What did Sherman's army do to ensure a steady food supply during the March to the Sea?
What did Sherman's army do to ensure a steady food supply during the March to the Sea?
- Burn bridges, blow up tunnels, and destroy railroad tracks.
- Enter dwellings to search for food supplies.
- Forage liberally on the country and organize foraging parties. (correct)
- Appropriate any horses they required from rich slave owners.
How did Sherman decide the route for his March to the Sea?
How did Sherman decide the route for his March to the Sea?
- Relying on General Wheeler's advice.
- Following the path of least resistance.
- Consulting with local farmers along the way.
- Using 1860 census data on livestock and crop production. (correct)
What military force opposed Sherman during his March to the Sea?
What military force opposed Sherman during his March to the Sea?
- Union Army of the Cumberland
- Confederate Army of Tennessee
- Georgia militia (correct)
- Confederate Army under General William Hardee
What did Sherman's foragers leave for families after taking their property?
What did Sherman's foragers leave for families after taking their property?
Which battle during Sherman's March to the Sea saw a significant loss by the Georgia militia?
Which battle during Sherman's March to the Sea saw a significant loss by the Georgia militia?
What did Sherman demand in his letter to General Hardee?
What did Sherman demand in his letter to General Hardee?
What was the main objective of Sherman's March to the Sea as mentioned in the text?
What was the main objective of Sherman's March to the Sea as mentioned in the text?
What significant effect did Sherman's March to the Sea have on Robert E. Lee's Army of Northern Virginia?
What significant effect did Sherman's March to the Sea have on Robert E. Lee's Army of Northern Virginia?
What offer did the mayor of Savannah, Richard Arnold, make to General Sherman on December 21, 1864?
What offer did the mayor of Savannah, Richard Arnold, make to General Sherman on December 21, 1864?
What was General Hardee's response to Sherman's demands in his letter?
What was General Hardee's response to Sherman's demands in his letter?
What was the primary goal of Sherman's March to the Sea?
What was the primary goal of Sherman's March to the Sea?
Why did Sherman propose to have his army 'live off the land' during the march?
Why did Sherman propose to have his army 'live off the land' during the march?
What military strategy did Sherman's March to the Sea exemplify?
What military strategy did Sherman's March to the Sea exemplify?
According to the passage, what was NOT a goal of Sherman's March?
According to the passage, what was NOT a goal of Sherman's March?
What did Sherman hope to achieve by cutting his army loose from Atlanta?
What did Sherman hope to achieve by cutting his army loose from Atlanta?
