Which of the Following Statements Accurately Describes William T

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements accurately describes William T. Sherman's role as a general?

A) He led a successful campaign through Georgia called the March to Sea, which many southerners viewed as an example of northern tyranny.
B) His leadership ultimately made it more likely that the Confederacy would make a comeback during the later stages of the war.
C) He emphasized a strategy devoid of damage to civilian property because he anticipated that protecting relations with southerners would be beneficial once they rejoined the Union.
D) He was first and foremost a politician and used his status as a general to run as the Democratic candidate opposing Lincoln in the presidential election of 1864.
E) He experienced a series of victories early on but, as the war progressed, was demoted and eventually fired due to insubordination.