Which statement correctly describes General William T. Sherman's victorious strategy in the Battle for Atlanta? (1 point)

• With a surprise frontal attack on Confederate troops, he forced them to abandon the city.
• By cutting off all railroad supply lines, he forced Confederate troops to abandon the city.
With a surprise rear attack on Confederate troops, he forced them to abandon the city.
• By burning down much of Atlanta, he forced Confederate troops to abandon the city.

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The statement that correctly describes General William T. Sherman's victorious strategy in the Battle for Atlanta is:

• By cutting off all railroad supply lines, he forced Confederate troops to abandon the city.

Sherman's strategy involved significant maneuvering and the disruption of supply lines, which weakened the Confederate forces and contributed to their eventual abandonment of Atlanta.