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 to take Atlanta. It was the Union that was advancing, so the campaign did not delay the Union invasion of Georgia; instead, it was part of the Union's push into Georgia. So A is incorrect.
• Option B: The Atlanta Campaign (1864) was a significant turning point. After the Union captured Atlanta, it boosted Northern morale, and it was a major blow to the Confederacy, essentially marking the beginning of the end of the Civil War as it set the stage for Sherman's March to the Sea and further Confederate collapse. So B is correct.
• Option C: After capturing Atlanta, Sherman's forces (Union) did loot and set parts of the city on fire (though the extent is sometimes debated) before embarking on the March to the Sea. This action was part of the campaign's aftermath and showed the Union's ability to strike deep into Confederate territory, weakening the South. So C is correct.
• Option D: The Confederacy retreated from Atlanta, and it was the Union that was advancing towards the sea (Sherman's March), not the Confederacy retreating from the sea. The Confederacy set fire to some military supplies in Atlanta before retreating, but not to prevent Union occupation after retreating from the sea (the sea - related movement was Union's March to the Sea). So D is incorrect.

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.