Question

According to Mayor Goodwin's letter to Governor Magrath, what is the MOST pressing concern for the citizens of Columbia following General Sherman's march through the city? A) slave uprisings and revolts B) the dwindling supply of food C) Union cavalry attacks and scavengers D) finding medical attention for the wounded

Answer 1

The correct answer here is B. The supplies they have are severely depleted thanks to the vandals that have destroyed not only their homes but also all of the provisions they had in stock. They are trying to feed the remaining population, 7000 of them, by rationing food from the single barn that was not destroyed.