Question

guided practice
what orders did union general william tecumseh sherman give his troops on their \march to the sea\?
a. take civilian prisoners, but destroy no private property
b. carry ample supplies and destroy only military installations
c. destroy all government buildings, but leave railroad lines open
d. get supplies by looting, then destroy anything else of value

Explanation:

William Tecumseh Sherman's "March to the Sea" was a total war campaign where his troops foraged (looted) for supplies from civilian areas and destroyed infrastructure, crops, and other assets of value to disable the Confederacy's ability to fight. His orders allowed for seizing supplies locally and destroying anything that could aid the enemy, including private property and infrastructure beyond just military targets.

Answer:

D. get supplies by looting, then destroy anything else of value