Question

In the Atlanta Campaign:

Answer 1

Answer:

B.

Explanation:

The Atlanta Campaign was a campaign undertaken by Union Major General William T. Sherman. In the campaign, series of war took place between the Union army and Confederate army in 1864.

The purpose of Sherman through the Atlanta Campaign was to destroy the enemy army and capture Atlanta. Though Sherman was unsuccessful in destroying the army, he was able to bring Atlanta under Union's subjection.

With the thought in mind that Confederate may not again capture Atlanta, he destroyed the city before embarking on his famous 'March to the Sea.'

So, the correct answer is option B, that Sherman took Atlanta under Union's control and destroyed it.