Sherman's March to the Sea Quiz

What was the main objective of Sherman's March to the Sea?

• Break the will of the Southern people by destroying property and resources.

• Capture the Confederate capital of Richmond.

• Negotiate peace with Confederate leaders.

• Recruit more soldiers for the Union army.

Who was the Union General in charge of the March to the Sea?

• William Tecumseh Sherman

• Robert E. Lee

• Ulysses S. Grant

• Stonewall Jackson

When did Sherman's March to the Sea take place?

• November 15 to December 21, 1864

• January 1 to February 15, 1865

• March 10 to April 20, 1863

• May 5 to June 10, 1862

What strategy did Sherman use during his campaign?

• Scorched earth warfare

• Trench warfare

• Guerrilla tactics

• Naval blockade

What did Sherman order his army to do in order to sustain themselves?

• Live off the land

• Purchase supplies from local markets

• Rely on supply lines from the North

• Capture Confederate supply depots

Which city was spared from being torched by Sherman's army?

• Savannah

• Atlanta

• Columbia

• Charleston

What was the estimated damage cost of Sherman's March to the Sea in 1864 value?

• Over $100 million

• $50 million

• $200 million

• $10 million

Which Confederate general surrendered to Sherman in 1865?

• Joseph Johnston

• Robert E. Lee

• Stonewall Jackson

• J.E.B. Stuart

What was the composition of Sherman's personal guard?

• 1st Alabama Cavalry Regiment

• 2nd Texas Infantry

• 3rd Virginia Artillery

• 4th Georgia Militia

What did Sherman offer to President Lincoln upon reaching Savannah?

• A 'Christmas' gift

• A peace treaty

• A captured Confederate flag

• A strategic military plan