Question

which statements correctly explain the importance of the atlanta campaign? (choose 2) a the campaign delayed the full union invasion of georgia. b the campaign marked the beginning of the end of the civil war. c the union looted the city and set it on fire before continuing to the sea. d the confederacy set the city on fire to prevent union occupation after retreating from the sea.

Explanation:

• Option A: The Atlanta Campaign was a Union offensive, so it didn't delay the Union invasion of Georgia; it advanced it. Eliminate A.
• Option B: The Atlanta Campaign (1864) was a major Union victory that weakened the Confederacy, contributing to the Civil War's end. This is correct.
• Option C: After capturing Atlanta, Sherman's forces (Union) looted and set parts of the city on fire before starting the March to the Sea, which further crippled the Confederacy. This is correct.
• Option D: The Confederacy set parts of Atlanta on fire during their retreat (before the March to the Sea, not after retreating from the sea), and the description of "retreating from the sea" is incorrect. Eliminate D.

Answer:

B. The campaign marked the beginning of the end of the Civil War, C. The Union looted the city and set it on fire before continuing to the sea.