Question

Which of the following were instrumental in General Grant’s plan for ending the Civil War? Select all that apply.
(1 point)
Responses

using generals who would obey without question
using generals who would obey without question

engaging financial help from European allies
engaging financial help from European allies

destroying anything in the South that would help the Confederacy
destroying anything in the South that would help the Confederacy

opening negotiations for a peaceable Confederate surrender

Answer 1

Correct answers:
- using generals who would obey without question
- destroying anything in the South that would help the Confederacy
- opening negotiations for a peaceable Confederate surrender

Explanation: Grant centralized command and chose aggressive, cooperative subordinates (e.g., Sherman, Sheridan), pursued "hard war" tactics to destroy Confederate resources, and ultimately sought to end the fighting by negotiating generous terms (Appomattox) to secure surrender. He did not rely on European financial help.