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Sherman's March to the Sea

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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?

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?

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?

Enough food for their own maintenance Signup and view all the answers

Which battle during Sherman's March to the Sea saw a significant loss by the Georgia militia?

Battle of Griswoldville Signup and view all the answers

What did Sherman demand in his letter to General Hardee?

The surrender of Savannah and all fortified positions Signup and view all the answers

What was the main objective of Sherman's March to the Sea as mentioned in the text?

To engage in total war against the Confederacy Signup and view all the answers

What significant effect did Sherman's March to the Sea have on Robert E. Lee's Army of Northern Virginia?

It resulted in an increase in desertions due to Georgians wanting to return home Signup and view all the answers

What offer did the mayor of Savannah, Richard Arnold, make to General Sherman on December 21, 1864?

An offer of surrender if Sherman agreed to protect the citizens and property of Savannah Signup and view all the answers

What was General Hardee's response to Sherman's demands in his letter?

Hardee's garrison escaped on a pontoon bridge over the Savannah River without fighting Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary goal of Sherman's March to the Sea?

To capture the city of Savannah Signup and view all the answers

Why did Sherman propose to have his army 'live off the land' during the march?

Both A and C Signup and view all the answers

What military strategy did Sherman's March to the Sea exemplify?

Total war Signup and view all the answers

According to the passage, what was NOT a goal of Sherman's March?

Wholesale destruction of Georgia Signup and view all the answers

What did Sherman hope to achieve by cutting his army loose from Atlanta?

Increase his army's speed and mobility Signup and view all the answers