General Sherman marched from Atlanta to the sea in order to

A) link up with Grant's army.
B) engage Lee in battle.
C) demoralize the South's civilian population.
D) secure Richmond for the Union.
E) free Union prisoners at Andersonville.

Civilian Population

Non-military individuals and communities who are generally considered to be outside of the combatant categories during times of war or conflict.

General Sherman

refers to William Tecumseh Sherman, a Union general during the American Civil War, known for his "March to the Sea" campaign, which aimed to demoralize the South.

Atlanta

A major city in Georgia, known for its significant role in both the Civil War and the civil rights movement.