Sherman's March to the Sea

From November 15 to December 21, 1864, General William Sherman led 60,000 troops on a destructive march from Atlanta to Savannah, Georgia, known as the March to the Sea. His forces destroyed infrastructure, including railroads, which were crucial in the Civil War. This tactic, known as Sherman Bow Ties, marked a shift in the war's nature, targeting civilian resources. On December 21, Union soldiers captured Savannah, presenting it to President Lincoln as a Christmas gift. Sherman's actions were pivotal in the Atlanta Campaign and influenced Lincoln's re-election, solidifying the Union's resolve to conclude the war.

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

• To destroy Confederate supply lines

• To recruit more soldiers

• To capture Washington, D.C.

• To negotiate peace with the South

What were Sherman Bow Ties?

• A nickname for Sherman's soldiers

• A formation used by Sherman's troops

• A type of Southern neckwear

• Twisted railroad tracks destroyed by Sherman's forces

How did the nature of the Civil War change by 1864?

• It involved more international allies

• It was fought only in the North

• It became a naval war

• Civilians became targets and the war became total

What did Sherman do as he moved through the South?

• He built new railroads

• He avoided civilian areas

• He lived off the land and destroyed everything in his path

• He negotiated peace treaties

What significant event occurred on December 21, 1864?

• The Civil War ended

• Union soldiers captured Savannah, Georgia

• Lincoln resigned as President

• Sherman was defeated in battle

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

• A captured Confederate general

• The city of Atlanta

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

• A peace treaty

How did Sherman's actions impact Northern morale?

• It boosted morale and helped Lincoln's re-election

• It had no impact on morale

• It decreased morale significantly

• It caused confusion among Northern troops

What was the outcome of the political will to prosecute the war to its conclusion?

• The war ended in a stalemate

• The South gained independence

• The outcome of the war became inevitable

• The North withdrew from the war