Question

question 8 of 10

what was the primary goal of shermans march to the sea?

a. to reach general ulysses s. grant in virginia
b. to establish defensive positions in multiple cities
c. to tighten the union blockade of the confederacy
d. to destroy the will of the southerners to fight

Explanation:

Analyze the military strategy of the campaign

Using the Shermans March to the Sea knowledge point

General William Tecumseh Sherman's campaign through Georgia in late 1864 utilized "total war" tactics. By destroying infrastructure, crops, and civilian property, the Union aimed to break the Confederacy's economic capacity and psychological resolve.

Evaluate the given options

Using the Shermans March to the Sea knowledge point

• Option A is incorrect because the immediate goal was to march to Savannah, Georgia, not Virginia.
• Option B is incorrect because the campaign was highly offensive and mobile, not focused on establishing defensive positions.
• Option C is incorrect because the naval blockade was already established by the Union Navy.
• Option D is correct because the primary strategic goal of total war was to destroy the Southern population's will to continue the war.

Answer:

• (A) To reach General Ulysses S. Grant in Virginia
• (B) To establish defensive positions in multiple cities
• (C) To tighten the Union blockade of the Confederacy
• (D) To destroy the will of the Southerners to fight (Correct answer)