Sherman's March to the Sea Quiz Questions

1. What state did General Sherman march through in his famous March to the Sea?

A Florida B Georgia C Virginia D South Carolina

2. During the march, the northern troops destroyed much of the industry in their path. This type of war is sometimes called:

A Seek and Destroy B Shock and Awe C Scorched Earth D Burnt Path

3. Between what two southern cities did Sherman and his armies march?

A Columbus and Charleston B Raleigh and Charlotte C Atlanta and Savannah D Augusta and Macon

4. What happened when Sherman and his troops arrived in Savannah?

A The small army in Savannah fled and the mayor of the city surrendered without a fight. B They were met by the full force of the Confederate army and nearly lost the battle. C They were surrounded by Robert E. Lee`s troops and were soundly defeated. D They were out of food and nearly starved to death before reinforcements came from the north.

5. Where did the troops get food during the march?

A They got their food from the land, taking food and crops from farmers along the way. B They didn`t have much food and nearly starved to death before they arrived at their destination. C They hunted in the forest for food and foraged for berries. D They brought all of their food with them in long wagon trains of supplies.

6. Which of the following did NOT happen as a result of Sherman`s march?

A It made the Confederates so angry that they redoubled their efforts and nearly won the war. B The Confederates lost their will to continue to fight the Civil War. C The devastation to industry along the path of the march damaged the Confederate economy. D Lincoln`s popularity grew in the north so much that it helped him to be reelected as president.

7. Why did Sherman divide up his troops into four separate armies for the march?

A To confuse the Confederate army. B All of the above. C To hide what city they were marching to. D By spreading out his forces they were able to find more food along the way.

8. What battle took place between Sherman`s forces and the Confederate army led by General John Hood before Sherman started his famous March to the Sea?

A The Battle of Atlanta B The Battle of Antietam C The Battle of Gettysburg D The Battle of Georgia

9. What year did the march take place?

A 1862 B 1861 C 1860 D 1864

10. How much damage did the Northern troops do to the South?

A None B $10 million C Around $1 million D $100 million