Flashcards on Sherman's March to the Sea

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Who led the military campaign known as Sherman's March to the Sea?

General William Tecumseh Sherman

During which conflict did Sherman's March to the Sea take place?

American Civil War

What year did Sherman's March to the Sea occur?

1864

What was the goal of Sherman's March to the Sea?

To demoralize the Confederacy and destroy its resources

Which states did Sherman's March to the Sea pass through?

Georgia

What major city did Sherman's March to the Sea conclude at?

Savannah

What strategy did Sherman's forces employ during the march?

Scorched-earth policy

What impact did Sherman's March to the Sea have on the Confederacy?

It weakened the Confederate forces and hastened the end of the war

Who famously wrote about Sherman's March to the Sea?

William Faulkner

What is another name for Sherman's March to the Sea?

The Savannah Campaign

What is the significance of Sherman's March to the Sea in U.S. history?

It demonstrated the effectiveness of total war strategies

Who was the President of the United States during Sherman's March to the Sea?

Abraham Lincoln

What role did freed slaves play in Sherman's March to the Sea?

Many joined Union forces and contributed to the campaign

What did Sherman's forces do to Atlanta before embarking on the march?

They captured and burned the city

How long did Sherman's March to the Sea last?

From November 15 to December 21, 1864

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Who led the military campaign known as Sherman's March to the Sea?



During which conflict did Sherman's March to the Sea take place?



What year did Sherman's March to the Sea occur?



What was the goal of Sherman's March to the Sea?



Which states did Sherman's March to the Sea pass through?



What major city did Sherman's March to the Sea conclude at?



What strategy did Sherman's forces employ during the march?



What impact did Sherman's March to the Sea have on the Confederacy?



Who famously wrote about Sherman's March to the Sea?



What is another name for Sherman's March to the Sea?




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