How did Sherman’s March to the Sea affect the state of Georgia?

Question

A. Sherman’s march diverted Union attention from Georgia, allowing the state’s militia to recover.
B. The March to the Sea destroyed Georgia’s agriculture and roads, devastating the state’s economy.
C. People in the state were proud that Georgia-born Sherman distinguished himself during the march.
D. The March to the Sea was the first time the Union army actually entered the state of Georgia.

Answer 1

B. The March to the Sea destroyed Georgia’s agriculture and roads, devastating the state’s economy.

Sherman's March to the Sea, which occurred from November 15 to December 21, 1864, involved a destructive campaign by Union General William Tecumseh Sherman, where his troops marched from Atlanta to Savannah, Georgia. The campaign aimed to cripple the Confederacy's war effort by destroying infrastructure, supplies, and resources, ultimately leading to significant economic devastation in Georgia.