Sherman's March to the Sea

Miss Gooding discusses Sherman's March to the Sea, a significant military campaign during the Civil War led by Union General William Sherman. The march aimed to end the war by cutting off Confederate supplies and demoralizing the South. Sherman's tactics included Total War and Scorched Earth, leading to widespread destruction across Georgia, particularly in Atlanta and Savannah. The campaign also targeted Southern railroads, crippling Confederate transportation. The march concluded in December 1864, contributing to the eventual end of the Civil War.

Who was the Union Army General responsible for Sherman's March to the Sea?

• Robert E. Lee

• Ulysses S. Grant

• Stonewall Jackson

• William Sherman

What was one of the primary objectives of Sherman's March to the Sea?

• To expand the Union territory

• To negotiate peace with the South

• To end the Civil War

• To capture Washington D.C.

What strategy did Sherman employ during his march that involved destroying everything in his path?

• Blitzkrieg

• Guerrilla warfare

• Trench warfare

• Total War

Which cities were significantly affected by Sherman's scorched earth tactics?

• Philadelphia and Baltimore

• Atlanta and Savannah

• New York and Boston

• Richmond and Charleston

What was the purpose of destroying the railroad system during Sherman's March?

• To build new railroads for the Union

• To transport Union troops faster

• To prevent Confederate troop movements

• To create new trade routes

How did Sherman's troops ensure that the railroads could not be repaired?

• By burying the tracks

• By hiding the tracks in rivers

• By selling the rails to other countries

• By melting and bending the rails around trees

What was the impact of Sherman's March on the South's ability to continue the war?

• It led to the South's economic collapse

• It had no significant impact

• It resulted in increased foreign aid to the South

• It strengthened the South's resolve

When did Sherman's March to the Sea end?

• November 15, 1864

• December 21, 1864

• April 9, 1865

• July 4, 1865

How long after Sherman's March did the Civil War end?

• Two months later

• Six months later

• Four and a half months later

• One year later

What was the psychological effect of Sherman's March on the Southern population?

• It boosted their morale

• It had no effect

• It encouraged them to fight harder

• It demoralized them