I answered this before but, it inspired people to preach and pray for others, and spread their beliefs to anyone who would want to listen, i would say what they believed but it would offend some people and get reported, but i hope i helped ;)
Answer:
The purpose of Sherman's March to the Sea was to frighten Georgia's civilian population into abandoning the Confederate cause. Sherman's soldiers did not destroy any of the towns in their path, but they stole food and livestock and burned the houses and barns of people who tried to fight back.
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If it was an accident, hopefully your teacher will be understanding and you won't get in trouble. Everything will be alright.