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What was the primary purpose of General Sherman's Total Warfare strategy during the Civil War?

To destroy the enemy's infrastructure and will to fightTo protect civilians from the consequences of warTo engage in traditional battlefield tacticsTo negotiate peace with the Confederacy

Which major campaign is famous for exemplifying Sherman's Total Warfare strategy?

The Battle of GettysburgThe March to the SeaThe Siege of VicksburgThe Battle of Antietam

What effect did Sherman's Total Warfare have on the Southern economy?

It bolstered the economy by creating new trade routes.It had no significant effect on the economy.It devastated the economy, leading to long-term hardships.It encouraged the South to industrialize.

Assessment

What was the primary purpose of General Sherman's Total Warfare strategy during the Civil War?

Which major campaign is famous for exemplifying Sherman's Total Warfare strategy?

What effect did Sherman's Total Warfare have on the Southern economy?