Sherman's March to the Sea

The video explores Sherman's March to the Sea during the American Civil War. It begins with the context of the Union's strategic movements after the capture of Chattanooga, Tennessee, and the promotion of Ulysses S. Grant. General Sherman, a trusted ally of Grant, leads a campaign from Chattanooga to Atlanta, a key Confederate hub. Despite setbacks, Sherman captures Atlanta, aiding Lincoln's re-election. Sherman then embarks on his infamous March to the Sea, employing a scorched earth strategy to cripple the Confederacy. The march causes significant destruction, splitting the Confederacy and demoralizing its supporters, ultimately contributing to the Union's victory.

What was the strategic importance of capturing Atlanta for the Union forces?

• It was a key railroad hub and manufacturing center.

• It was a major port city.

• It was the location of the Confederate treasury.

• It was the capital of the Confederacy.

Who was the Confederate general replaced by John Bell Hood during the Atlanta campaign?

• Robert E. Lee

• Stonewall Jackson

• Joseph Johnston

• James Longstreet

How did the capture of Atlanta influence the 1864 presidential election?

• It had no impact on the election.

• It bolstered Lincoln's chances of reelection.

• It led to Lincoln's defeat.

• It caused Lincoln to withdraw from the race.

What strategy did Sherman employ during his March to the Sea?

• Guerrilla warfare

• Trench warfare

• Naval blockade

• Total war or scorched earth

What were 'Sherman neckties'?

• A type of Southern neckwear

• A type of knot used by soldiers

• Railroad tracks twisted around trees

• A nickname for Sherman's soldiers

What was the primary reason Sherman wanted to make life difficult for Southern civilians?

• To recruit them as spies

• To relocate them to the North

• To encourage them to demand an end to the war

• To force them to join the Union army

What did Sherman present to President Lincoln as a 'Christmas gift'?

• The city of Charleston

• The city of Atlanta

• The state of Georgia

• The city of Savannah

What was the estimated property damage caused by Sherman's March to the Sea?

• $10 million

• $50 million

• $200 million

• $100 million

Which state did Sherman target after reaching Savannah?

• North Carolina

• South Carolina

• Virginia

• Florida

What was the overall impact of Sherman's March on the Confederacy?

• It strengthened Confederate resolve.

• It had no significant impact.

• It split the Confederacy and weakened their will to fight.

• It led to a Confederate victory.