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What made Sherman's March to the Sea unique?

A He did not have any horses or mules.

B They were supported by the people of the South.

C He was facing a much bigger Southern army.

D His supply and communication lines to the North were cut off.

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The purpose of Sherman's March to the Sea was to frighten Georgia's civilian population into abandoning the Confederate cause. Sherman's soldiers did not destroy any of the towns in their path, but they stole food and livestock and burned the houses and barns of people who tried to fight back.

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D, he went deep into southern territory where he couldn’t get supplies or communication. He had a pretty good understanding that if the people’s morale collapses, the armies will as well, so he burned the south to the ground
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