Question

How did General Sherman’s “March to the Sea” affect the Confederacy during the Civil War?

Answer 1

It completely devastated the Confederacy. Many plantations, homes, and businesses were destroyed and/or burned down. Everything from supplies to food was raided. It also greatly depleted Southern morale. 

Answer 2

The March to the Sea was a military campaign to take over the port of Savannah.

On their way from the captured city of Atlanta to Savannah, Sherman's troops destroyed military targets, as well as industry, infrastructure and private properties, completely disrupting the Confederacy's economy, transportation and morale.