Question

What did Sherman hope to accomplish when he burned Atlanta, Georgia to the ground on September 2, 1864? A. He loved war, and he wanted fill the South with fear by showing how powerful the Union Army was. B. He wanted to end the Civil War as quickly as possible by breaking the spirit of the South. C. He was an angry, vicious man, and he took his feelings out on everyone in his path.

Answer 1

I believe your answer is B) B. He wanted to end the Civil War as quickly as possible by breaking the spirit of the South.
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