General William Tecumseh Sherman's "March to the Sea" was designed to
A) offer his troops an opportunity to loot, plunder, and gain the spoils of war.
B) prolong the war until Grant could capture Richmond.
C) destroy the South's capacity to keep fighting.
D) draw Lee's attention away from northern Virginia.
C
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President Jackson was a strong advocate for protecting the autonomy of Indian tribes.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
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