Shermans March to the Sea

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Sherman's March to the Sea: After the capture of Chattanooga, Tennessee in late 1863 during the Civil War, the Union set their sights on capturing Atlanta, Georgia. Leading this campaign was William Tecumseh Sherman. After capturing Atlanta he along with 60,000 men embarked on one of the most famous campaigns of the Civil War. Questions below: • 1. Why was Atlanta an important target for the Union? • 2. Why was the capture of Atlanta so important for Abraham Lincoln? • 3. What is a scorched earth campaign? • 4. How much property damage did the march cause? • 5. Do you believe Sherman's tactic of total war was appropriate? Why or why not? • **WORKSHEET THAT GOES WITH VIDEO INCLUDES ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES: https://www.dailybellringer.com/produ... • FULL CIVIL WAR WORKSHEET PACK THAT GO WITH VIDEOS: https://www.dailybellringer.com/produ... • EMAIL LIST SIGN-UP: https://tinyletter.com/thedailybellri... • SUPPORT THE DAILY BELLRINGER: / dailybellringer • #shermansmarchtothesea #shermansmarch #civilwar

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