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What was Sherman's March to the Sea?
What was Sherman's March to the Sea?
- A naval battle
- A frontier expedition
- A military campaign (correct)
- A peace treaty
Who led Sherman's March to the Sea?
Who led Sherman's March to the Sea?
William Tecumseh Sherman
The South was also known as the __________.
The South was also known as the __________.
Confederacy
The North was also known as the __________.
The North was also known as the __________.
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What is destruction?
What is destruction?
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What happened during the Burning of Atlanta?
What happened during the Burning of Atlanta?
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How many were wounded or dead during Sherman's march?
How many were wounded or dead during Sherman's march?
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The Civil War was a war between different countries.
The Civil War was a war between different countries.
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In war between armies, civilians are often targeted.
In war between armies, civilians are often targeted.
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Sherman's March to the Sea
- Total war military campaign led by Union General William Tecumseh Sherman during the Civil War.
- Involved the movement of 60,000 Union troops through Georgia, specifically from Atlanta to Savannah.
- Intent was to destroy Confederate resources and morale by ravaging everything in their path.
Context of the Civil War
- The conflict was between the Confederacy (the South) and the Union (the North).
- It was characterized as a war between factions of the same country, leading to deep divisions.
Key Actions in the Campaign
- The Burning of Atlanta was a crucial event; Sherman's forces set the city ablaze to disrupt Confederate supply lines.
- The troops continued their march southward, adopting a strategy of widespread destruction of infrastructure and resources.
Impact of the Campaign
- The march resulted in approximately 650 casualties, either wounded or dead.
- The campaign exemplified total war by primarily targeting military and logistical targets, with minimal direct civilian engagement.
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