How was General William Tecumseh Sherman's March to the Sea negative for Southern civilians?
He burned the cities of Atlanta and Vicksburg.
He destroyed homes and factories.
He freed slaves and used them as soldiers.
He took no civilian prisoners.
i think its either a or b
pls help me ms sue or reed or damon or anybody
is it c
he captured the cities but didn't burn them
so is it b or c
Certainly, I'd be happy to help you. General William Tecumseh Sherman's March to the Sea during the American Civil War had a negative impact on Southern civilians primarily through the actions described in options A and B.
A) "He burned the cities of Atlanta and Vicksburg."
One major aspect of Sherman's strategy was to destroy infrastructure and resources that could be used to support the Confederate war effort. As part of this strategy, he ordered the burning of the city of Atlanta in September 1864. The fire destroyed many buildings, homes, and businesses, leaving civilians without shelter and resources. Vicksburg, although not completely burned, also suffered significant damage during the war.
B) "He destroyed homes and factories."
Sherman's troops deliberately destroyed residential houses, plantations, and factories along their path. This was done to intimidate the local population, demoralize the Confederate forces, and disrupt the Southern economy. As a result, many Southern civilians were left homeless, without access to basic necessities, and facing economic devastation.
C) "He freed slaves and used them as soldiers."
While Sherman's march did result in the liberation of enslaved African Americans, it can be argued that this aspect had both positive and negative consequences for Southern civilians. Slaves who escaped their enslavement often joined Union forces or created refugees in the wake of the destruction caused by the march. While this brought freedom to the enslaved population, it also disrupted the labor force and created additional hardships for some Southern civilians.
D) "He took no civilian prisoners."
This statement is incorrect. Sherman's forces did not typically take large numbers of civilian prisoners, but they did capture some civilians along their march. However, it is worth noting that Sherman prioritized military targets and infrastructure rather than engaging in large-scale civilian massacres or taking prisoners.
In summary, both options A and B correctly highlight the negative impacts of Sherman's March to the Sea on Southern civilians. The burning of cities and destruction of homes and factories left many Southern civilians homeless, without resources, and economically devastated.
Does your text say that he burned these cities?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sherman%27s_March_to_the_Sea
Did he?
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