Watch Savannah Under Attack
After you have watched the video, answer the questions below using detailed, complete sentences (remember, ALL work should be in your own words).
Question 4: How did armies traditionally lay siege to a town?
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Question 5: Why would an army want control of a town like Savannah?
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Answer 4: Armies traditionally lay siege to a town by surrounding it and cutting off its supply lines. They would block all entrances and exits, and prevent any food, water, or other resources from entering the town. The goal of a siege was to starve the town into submission, as well as to break down the morale and willpower of the town's defenders.
Answer 5: An army would want control of a town like Savannah because it is strategically located and can serve as a valuable base or gateway to other regions. Savannah is a port city, which means it provides access to the sea and can be used for trade, transportation, and communication. It also has important infrastructure and resources that can benefit an army, such as warehouses, factories, and agricultural lands. Additionally, controlling Savannah would deny these resources and advantages to the enemy, weakening their position and potentially turning the tide of the war in the favor of the controlling army.