What was the purpose of Sherman's March to the Sea? A. To force Native Americans to move to the East Coast B. To break the will of the Confederacy's citizens C. To announce to the slaves that they were free D. To gain the support of Southern people

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Dominique Guzman

11 February, 04:17

What was the purpose of Sherman's March to the Sea? A. To force Native Americans to move to the East Coast B. To break the will of the Confederacy's citizens C. To announce to the slaves that they were free D. To gain the support of Southern people

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Landen Chan · Answer 1

Correct answer: B. To break the will of the Confederacy's citizens.

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General Sherman's "March to the Sea" was a march of a fighting force of around 60,000 men, going from Atlanta to Savannah, Georgia (a distance of 285 miles). It was intended as a show of force, to intimidate. They did not burn everything in sight, but did burn the houses and barns of any people who tried to resist them or fight back.