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What was the result of Sherman's March to the Sea?
A. Hundreds of new recruits for the Confederate army
B. Thousands of miles of new railroad tracks in the South
C. Severe damage to crops, livestock, and buildings in the South
D. Injuries and death to thousands of the Confederacy's citizens


Sagot :

Answer: C

Explanation:

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