Question How did Sherman’s March to the Sea affect the state of Georgia? (1 point) Responses Sherman’s march diverted Union attention from Georgia, allowing the state’s militia to recover. Sherman’s march diverted Union attention from Georgia, allowing the state’s militia to recover. The March to the Sea destroyed Georgia’s agriculture and roads, devastating the state’s economy. The March to the Sea destroyed Georgia’s agriculture and roads, devastating the state’s economy. People in the state were proud that Georgia-born Sherman distinguished himself during the march. People in the state were proud that Georgia-born Sherman distinguished himself during the march. The March to the Sea was the first time the Union army actually entered the state of Georgia.