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Lee’s goals in invading Maryland to disrupt transportation and communication systems to Washington, DC, included all of the following except to .

apply total war to the US capital

demoralize the North

encourage Peace Democrats in congressional elections

obtain British and French recognition of the Confederacy

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Answer: apply total war to the US capital.

Explanation: Lee's Maryland invasion aimed to relieve Virginia, gather supplies, demoralize the North, influence Northern elections (help Peace Democrats), and possibly secure British/French recognition. He did not plan a "total war" campaign of deliberate widespread destruction against Washington, D.C.