Question

Which of the following did the North's General William T. Sherman accomplish in 1864?
A.
He conquered Richmond.
B.
He faced Lee's Army of Northern Virginia in order to defend Washington from Southern invasion.
C.
He conquered Atlanta and then marched through Georgia to Savannah.
D.
He killed General Joseph Johnston in battle.

Answer 1

The correct answer is C. He conquered Atlanta and then marched through Georgia to Savannah.

Explanation

William T. Sherman (1820-1891) was a prominent American serviceman during the American Civil War (1861-1865). The most outstanding actions of him during this war were the direction of almost 70,000 soldiers with which he caused great devastation in the States of the Confederacy with which he managed to conquer Atlanta and continued his way through the state of Georgia. In late 1864 he took control of the port of Savannah. Therefore, the correct answer is C. He conquered Atlanta and then marched through Georgia to Savannah.