Sherman's March to the Sea

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the main goal of Sherman's March to the Sea?

• To defeat the Confederate army in direct battle

• To frighten Georgia's civilian population into abandoning the Confederate cause

• To capture and destroy every town along the route

• To recruit more soldiers for the Union army

Multiple Choice

Why was Atlanta considered a crucial target for General Sherman during his March to the Sea?

• It was the capital of Georgia

• It was a railroad hub and industrial center for the Confederacy

• It was close to the Union Army

• It was the largest city in the South

Open Ended

Explain how Sherman’s strategy during his March to the Sea aimed to weaken the Confederacy beyond just military confrontation.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following actions did Sherman’s troops take after capturing Savannah?

• They surrendered to the Confederacy

• They presented the city and cotton to President Lincoln

• They retreated to Atlanta

• They negotiated peace with the Confederacy

Open Ended

Based on the informational text, how would you define total war?

Multiple Choice

Based on Sherman’s March to the Sea, which of the following best describes the concept of 'total war'?

• A military strategy that targets both enemy armies and civilian populations to break their will to fight.

• A tactic that only involves direct combat between soldiers on the battlefield.

• A method of war that avoids harming civilians and their property.

• A strategy focused solely on capturing territory without affecting local populations.