Sherman's March to the Sea Check In 2.0

When did General Sherman's March to the Sea start?

• October 10th, 1864

• January 1st, 1864

• December 21st, 1864

• November 15th, 1864

How many men did General Sherman march from Atlanta to Savannah?

• 50,000

• 60,000

• 70,000

• 80,000

What was the distance covered by General Sherman's troops during the march?

• 285 miles

• 300 miles

• 250 miles

• 200 miles

What nickname did General Sherman's troops give him?

• Uncle Joe

• Uncle Billy

• Uncle Sam

• Uncle Tom

What did Sherman's soldiers do to the railroads?

• Repaired them

• Extended them

• Ignored them

• Twisted them around trees

What were the twisted rails known as?

• Sherman loops

• Sherman knots

• Sherman ties

• Sherman bow ties

What did General Sherman present to President Lincoln as a Christmas gift?

• The city of Atlanta

• The city of Savannah and 25,000 bales of cotton

• A victory in battle

• A peace treaty

What was the significance of Sherman's March to the Sea in the context of the Civil War?

• It had no significant impact

• It boosted Northern morale and helped Lincoln get re-elected

• It was a minor skirmish

• It marked the beginning of the war