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Who lead the March to the Sea
General William Tecumseh Sherman
How effective was Sherman's march?
Sherman had burned about 40% of Georgia in a week
When did the Civil War end?
April, 1865
What was the purpose for the march?
Sherman wanted to scare confederate citizens into abandoning the Confederates.
Where did the march occur?
It went from Atlanta to Savannah, Georgia
Who defended against Confederate attacks while Sherman invaded Georgia?
Major Gen. George H. Thomas
What was Total War?
Attacking all those in enemy territory, including civilians and any military forces.
How long did the March to the Sea last for?
Why was the capture of Georgia so important?
Georgia was a key location for Confederate production, including: weapons, food, and warehouses.
How long was the march?
Around 285 miles (459 km)
Who opposed Sherman's march in favor of capturing the southern army first?
Ulysses S. Grant
What was the purpose of Kilpatrick's single cavalry?
Create a mobile screen to distract Confederate officials from the true Wing attackers.
What were the approximate casualties for Union and Confederates?
2,300 Confederate casualties
1,300 Union Casualties
Who were "bummers"
Union soldiers who disobeyed Sherman and intentionally went into the countryside to terrorize Confederate citizens.
Where did the Confederates counterattack to split the union?
Tennessee and Alabama
Who lead the Confederate army in Tennessee?
Lt. Gen. John Bell Hood
What method did Sherman use to take over Georgia?
Sherman had burned down any resources that came in his path to make it to the sea.
What were the effects of the march for slaves?
Nearly 17,000 - 25,000 slaves were freed during the march, 7,000 of which were freed from Savannah.
Where did the Confederate strength come from?
Moral support rather that physical strength.
Where did Howard's (Right Wing) army attack?
Macon, southeast of Atlanta
Who were the Union Generals that assisted Sherman's March to the Sea
Maj. Gen. Oliver O. Howard (Right Wing)
Maj. Gen. Henry W. Slocum (Left Wing)
What did Confederate Gen. Hood do to prevent Union gain from the capture of Atlanta?
Hood detonated many boxes of ammunition to prevent the Union from gaining their supply.
What caused the banning of the Scorched Earth strategy?
It was determined inhumane to destroy any crops or water sources that would prevent the wellbeing of civilians.
What did Sherman do to conceal his movements?
By splitting his march into two separate groups, he was able to disguise his true attack with a small attack in the center while the Wing generals made their true attack.
Where did Slocum's (Left Wing) army attack?
Augusta, east of Atlanta