Asked by Jeremy Jo Newball-Ruiz on Apr 24, 2024
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What were "Sherman's neckties"?
A) heated railroad ties twisted around trees to destroy transportation lines
B) the hanging of southern traitors by Sherman's troops
C) Sherman's strategy for encircling southern cities
D) the constriction of supply lines to southern cities
Sherman's Neckties
A term referring to the practice by Union General William Tecumseh Sherman during the American Civil War of destroying Confederate railroad tracks by heating and then bending them.
Railroad Ties
Heavy beams used as a base for railroad tracks to hold them in place and ensure the tracks remain aligned.
- Identify the importance of key battles and tactics used throughout the Civil War.
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Harsimran Singh7 days ago
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
"Sherman's neckties" were created by heating railroad ties until they were malleable and then twisting them around trees or other objects. This was done to render the rails useless to the Confederate forces, disrupting their transportation and supply lines during the American Civil War.
Learning Objectives
- Identify the importance of key battles and tactics used throughout the Civil War.