Sherman's March to the Sea

This quiz is about Sherman's March to the Sea. This was made for extra credit for my 5th Period AP US History class. This quiz is merely a component to my project on Sherman's March to the Sea.

Here's some background info. that may help you on the quiz. Headed by Maj. Gen. William Tecumseh Sherman, this campaign began with Sherman's troops leaving the captured city of Atlanta, Georgia,and ended with the capture of the port of Savannah.

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1. When Sherman decided to march from Atlanta to the Sea, who did he delegate responsible for his troops?
General Wilson
General Thomas
General Lee
General John Bell Hood
2. What was the main reasoning for Sherman's campaign?
The Confederacy will continue to thrive if it's assets and morale are not diminished.
The North desired vengeance on the South.
If they kill people and destroy their property the South will surrender.
The North needed to gain an economic advantage.
3. True or False: Did Sherman grant General Thomas full power over his troops?
True
False
4. What was significant about November 11th?
Sherman captured Nashville.
Sherman made his way out of Atlanta to march.
Sherman obtained artillery hidden in Atlanta.
Sherman cut the telegraph wires that connected Atlanta with Washington.
5. Was the Confederates aware of Sherman's intent, strategy, and destination?
Yes.
No.
They were partially informed.
6. Why did Kilpatrick move towards Augusta?
Because it was the proper destination.
A trap was set for the Confederates.
To mislead the Confederates or to deter them from knowing Sherman's direction.
To load up on artillery.
7. By December 10th, 1864 the Confederates had/were...
Defeated the Union army.
Driven within their lines.
Had surrendured.
Their army significantly defeated.
8. What occurred at Fort McAllister?
It was captured, thus ending Sherman's march to the sea.
The Confederates retaliated, nearly destroying the Union forces.
A battle that ended in a draw.
The death of General Sherman.
9. After the march to the sea campaign was over, what were Sherman's next actions?
Trick question, he did not take any actions.
He resigned as a General.
He planned to march north of Savannah to eventually combine forces with Grant.
None of the above.
10. Who said this? "..to undertake, at one stride, to make Goldsboro an open communication with the sea by the Newbern Railway." _____ speaking to General Grant post Savannah.
General Kilpatrick.
General Slocum,
General Sherman.
None of the above.

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