Which goals did Sherman hope to achieve with his scorched earth strategy? Check all that apply.He wanted to punish the people of the South.He wanted to force Georgians to join the Union army.He wanted to boost morale in the Northern states.He wanted to convince the Confederacy to mobilize its resources.He wanted to capture food and supplies for his troops.
Answer
A
He wanted to punish the people of the South.
B
He wanted to force Georgians to join the Union army.
C
He wanted to boost morale in the Northern states.
D
He wanted to convince the Confederacy to mobilize its resources.
E
He wanted to capture food and supplies for his troops.
Explanation
Sherman’s scorched-earth campaign aimed to damage the South’s ability and willingness to continue the war by destroying property and supplies. Its harsh impact was meant to punish and demoralize Southerners, while victories could boost morale in the North. His troops also took food and other supplies they needed. He was not trying to force Georgians to join the Union army or persuade the Confederacy to mobilize more resources.
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