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Quiz for Document 15–5: General William T. Sherman, Correspondence, 1864

Choose the best answer to each question.

1. Why did Sherman describe his eviction of residents of Atlanta as an act of kindness?

Sherman wanted to protect them from the violence of Confederates.

Sherman believed the city was so badly damaged that it was unsafe for habitation.

Sherman wanted to shield white Atlanta residents from angry black mobs.

Sherman was going to destroy much of the city and make it uninhabitable.

2. How did the civilians in Atlanta respond to Sherman’s orders?

They immediately obeyed since they feared for their safety.

They violently rebelled.

They said it caused unnecessary hardship, especially for women and children.

They refused to give up any of their slaves but agreed to leave the city.

3. How did Hood characterize Sherman’s plans for Atlanta?

As a legitimate act during wartime

As an unprecedented act of cruelty

As a violation of human rights

As a characteristic act of the Union army

4. According to Sherman, what did the Union want from Confederate civilians?

New volunteers to fight in the Union army

Money and provisions to feed the army

Freedom for all remaining slaves

Obedience to the laws of the United States