Question

General William Sherman led the Union Army through much of the South during the Civil War. Two of his major contributions were the Atlanta Campaign and his infamous March to the Sea. Choose the TWO statements that describe similarities between these two Civil War events.
Responses
A They were both short battles, only lasting a few hours each.They were both short battles, only lasting a few hours each.
B The Confederate Army won major victories over the Union Army.The Confederate Army won major victories over the Union Army.
C Sherman and his army forced the Confederate Army to surrender.Sherman and his army forced the Confederate Army to surrender.
D Very few Union or Confederate lives were lost in these events.Very few Union or Confederate lives were lost in these events.
E Farms, buildings, properties, and homes were burned to the ground.

Answer 1

C and E

- C: Sherman’s forces captured and accepted the surrender of Confederate-held cities (not the entire Confederacy) — notably Atlanta (Atlanta Campaign) and Savannah (end of the March to the Sea).
- E: Both campaigns used “scorched earth” tactics — farms, buildings, railroads, and other property were destroyed.