Sherman's March 1864-1865 (3-2)
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- Q1Who was the Union General that led Sherman's March to the Sea?Ulysses S. GrantThomas J. JacksonWilliam T. ShermanRobert E. Lee30s
- Q2What was the goal of Sherman's March to the Sea?To capture a major southern city.To cripple the Confederate war effort and destroy their will to fight.To negotiate a peace settlement.To establish a Union stronghold in the south.30s
- Q3What was the nickname given to Sherman's troops?The Union destroyersSherman's bummersThe yankee raidersThe blue coats30s
- Q4What was the total distance traveled during Sherman's March to the Sea?Over 250 miles.Between 200 and 250 miles.Between 100 and 150 miles.Less than 100 miles.30s
- Q5What was the name of the Confederate General that opposed Sherman's March to the Sea?John Bell HoodNathan Bedford ForrestJoseph E. JohnstonG.T. Beauregard30s
- Q6In what state did Sherman's March to the Sea begin?TennesseeGeorgiaNorth CarolinaVirginia30s
- Q7What was the first major city captured by Sherman's troops?CharlestonAtlantaRichmondSavannah30s
- Q8What was the significance of the destruction of Columbia, South Carolina?It was a propaganda victory for the Union and a crushing blow to Confederate morale.It was the location of a pivotal battle.It was the site of a major Confederate supply depot.It was Sherman's ultimate goal.30s
- Q9What was the primary tactic used by Sherman's troops during the march?Guerrilla warfareInfiltrationTunnelingScorched earth tactics30s
- Q10What was the outcome of Sherman's March to the Sea?It was a decisive Union victory that helped bring about the end of the Civil War.It was a catastrophic Union defeat.It was a Pyrrhic victory for the Union.It ended in a stalemate with neither side gaining a significant advantage.30s