March to the Sea Video

What was the significance of Atlanta during the Civil War?

• It was a minor agricultural town.

• It was a major railroad and manufacturing hub for the Confederacy.

• It was primarily a naval base.

• It was the capital of the Confederacy.

Who replaced General Joseph Johnston after repeated Confederate defeats?

• General George McClellan

• General Ulysses S. Grant

• General John Bell Hood

• General Robert E. Lee

What strategy did Sherman use during his march to the sea?

• Diplomatic negotiations

• Naval blockade

• Total war or scorched earth campaign

• Defensive tactics

What was Sherman's objective in adopting a total war strategy?

• To train new soldiers

• To destroy Confederate morale and infrastructure

• To gather resources for the Union

• To quickly end the war by capturing key cities

How did Sherman's march influence the outcome of the Civil War?

• It extended the duration of the war.

• It demoralized the Confederacy and hastened its defeat.

• It led to immediate peace negotiations.

• It had little impact on the war's outcome.