Which of the following characterizes Sherman’s march across Georgia?

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He aimed to minimize civilian casualties.
He aimed to minimize civilian casualties.

He only destroyed Confederate military targets.
He only destroyed Confederate military targets.

He destroyed everything in his path.
He destroyed everything in his path.

He tried to negotiate with southern troops at every fort.

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The correct characterization of Sherman's march across Georgia is:

He destroyed everything in his path.

Sherman's March to the Sea, which took place during the American Civil War, was known for its widespread destruction of infrastructure, resources, and civilian property to diminish the Confederate war effort.