Question

the main purpose of general shermans \march to the sea\ in 1864 was to
a convince france and britain to get out of the war.
b capture the important railroad depot at charleston.
c permanently destroy georgias ability to produce cotton.
d destroy the souths strategic capacity and will to fight.

Explanation:

Sherman's "March to the Sea" was a total warfare campaign targeting the South's infrastructure, food supplies, and economic resources. The goal was to break the Confederacy's ability and willingness to continue fighting, not just a single target like a railroad depot or cotton production, nor to influence European powers.

Answer:

D. destroy the South's strategic capacity and will to fight.