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March To The Sea Argument
I agree with your statements of the March to the Sea. However, Sherman knew that the Confederacy got their strength from the moral support of the southerners. So, in that ensure destroying them will destroy the Confederacy. Also, the soldiers could burn Barnes and wrecked bridges before the army could reach them. Furthermore, Sherman’s and his troops made it hard for the Conference to fight back. Additionally, agree with you without what Sherman did slavery would’ve probably carry on a little longer, good post.

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