Which of the Following Statements Accurately Describes William T

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements accurately describes William T. Sherman's role as a general?

• A) He led a successful campaign through Georgia called the March to Sea, which many southerners viewed as an example of northern tyranny.
• B) His leadership ultimately made it more likely that the Confederacy would make a comeback during the later stages of the war.
• C) He emphasized a strategy devoid of damage to civilian property because he anticipated that protecting relations with southerners would be beneficial once they rejoined the Union.
• D) He was first and foremost a politician and used his status as a general to run as the Democratic candidate opposing Lincoln in the presidential election of 1864.
• E) He experienced a series of victories early on but, as the war progressed, was demoted and eventually fired due to insubordination.

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