reed or damon i need your help

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 b or d

i think its b

To determine how General Sherman's March to the Sea was negative for Southern civilians, let's examine the options provided:

A) He burned the cities of Atlanta and Vicksburg.
B) He destroyed homes and factories.
C) He freed slaves and used them as soldiers.
D) He took no civilian prisoners.

Option A: While it is true that Sherman burned the city of Atlanta, it was not part of his March to the Sea. The burning of Atlanta occurred in September 1864, before he began his march.

Option B: This is correct. Sherman's troops destroyed homes and factories along their path, causing significant damage and leaving many Southern civilians without shelter or livelihood.

Option C: While Sherman did enact policies that aimed to free slaves and enlist them as soldiers, this was not directly negative for Southern civilians.

Option D: While Sherman's troops did not take civilian prisoners during his march, this is not directly negative for Southern civilians.

Therefore, the correct answer is B) He destroyed homes and factories, making General Sherman's March to the Sea negative for Southern civilians.

How could no civilian prisoners be negative?

What does your assigned reading say?

Yes, it's b.