The goal of Sherman's March to the Sea was C. to cut off Confederate supply lines and disrupt the Southern economy. Sherman's campaign aimed at inflicting maximum damage on the Confederate war effort by targeting infrastructure, resources, and morale as his troops marched from Atlanta to Savannah in 1864.
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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