The goal of Sherman's March to the Sea was primarily C. to cut off Confederate supply lines and disrupt the Southern economy. This military campaign aimed to demoralize the Southern population and undermine their capacity to continue fighting in the Civil War by destroying infrastructure, supplies, and resources along the path from Atlanta to Savannah.
Use the picture of General William T. Sherman's March to the Sea to answer the question.
Based on the picture and your knowledge of social studies, what was the goal of Sherman's March to the Sea?
A.
to provide employment to freedmen and freedwomen living in the South
B.
to find and imprison the leaders of the Confederate government
C.
to cut off Confederate supply lines and disrupt the Southern economy
D.
to help freedmen and freedwomen find safe passage to Union territory
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