Question

The main purpose of general sherman's "march to the sea" in 1864 was to question 6 options: capture the important railroad depot at charleston. destroy the south's strategic and economic capacity to fight. permanently destroy georgia's ability to produce cotton. convince france and britain to get out of the war. save

Answer 1

destroy the south's strategic and economic capacity to fight.

Answer 2

Destroy the south's strategic and economic capacity to fight is the correct answer.

Step-by-step explanation:

General Sherman's march on sea lasted from 15th November till 21st December 1864. He led 60,000 soldiers on march from Atlanta to Savannah in Georgia. It s purpose was to frighten the Georgian people to stop supporting the confederate cause. The soldiers didn't destroy towns but stole food and livestock while burning houses and barns of those who resisted. He managed to capture Atlanta and it was a major victory as Atlanta was a railroad junction and industrial center. It was the center of supplies for the confederate army and a symbol of confederate pride and strength. After its capture the southerners started to doubt their ability to win the war.