Question

question 7 of 10
shermans attempt to capture raleigh, north carolina, resulted in:
a. little opposition from citizens and no destruction from the army.
b. a first step in helping freed enslaved people build new lives.
c. a successful joint operation between naval and army forces.
d. mass destruction of property but few casualties among troops.

Explanation:

Sherman's March to the Sea and related campaigns were known for significant property destruction (like burning buildings, destroying infrastructure) but often had relatively fewer combat - related troop casualties compared to some major battles. There was opposition from citizens and the army did cause destruction (so A is wrong). Helping freed enslaved people build new lives was more related to Reconstruction policies after the war rather than this military operation (so B is wrong). It was not a joint naval - army operation in the sense described in C.

Answer:

D. mass destruction of property but few casualties among troops.