Question

Which of the following characteristics Sherman‘s march across Georgia?

He came to minimize civilian casualties.

He destroyed everything in his path.

He only destroyed confederate military targets.

He tried to Negotiate with southern troops at every fort.

Answer 1

Sherman legit destroyed EVERYTHING in his path.

He was hoping that, by doing so, he would lower civilian morale in the South (which he certainly did).

Answer 2

The correct answer is B) he destroyed everything in his path.

A characteristic of Sherman‘s march across Georgia was that he destroyed everything in his path.

We are referring to General William T. Sherman's total war approach during his march to the sea in the state of Georgia. He led approximately 55000 soldiers in November-December, 1864, in their march from the city of Atlanta to the port of Savannah. He wanted to scare the people of the state and forced them to stop supporting the Confederate Army, that is why he and his men destroyed crops, burned houses, and stoled animals.