Why was Sherman's March to the Sea a significant factor in the ending of the war?
A. As soldiers marched through the South, they freed slaves.
B. The Confederate's key generals were killed in battles.
C. Union soldiers took control of battleships at the Savannah port.
D. Union soldiers destroyed crops, farms, and livestock.
D. Union soldiers destroyed crops, farms, and livestock.
Sherman's March to the Sea was significant in the ending of the war because it caused immense destruction to the Southern economy and infrastructure. Union soldiers under General William T. Sherman intentionally destroyed crops, farms, and livestock throughout their march, effectively crippling the South's ability to sustain and feed its armies. This economic devastation contributed to the collapse of the Confederate war effort and played a significant role in bringing the war to an end.