Question

Why did the Union use a scorched earth policy in Georgia? Check all that apply.

to show kindness
to weaken morale
to destroy resources
to reform Southern farming
to live off the land

Answer 1

To weaken morale

To destroy resources

to live off the land

Step-by-step explanation:

It's basically B,C, and E

Answer 2

The union uses the scorched earth policy in Georgia to destroy the resources

to destroy resources

Step-by-step explanation:

Sherman thought that by using a total war strategy would bring the horror of the war to the people, and it helped to end the war.

His force followed a scorched earth policy, for destroying the military target such as industry, infrastructure and civilian property and disturbing the confederacy economy, and transportation economy the policy states that it is aims to destroy the enemy resources and to occupy the areas which is wealthy.