Question

Toward the end of the Civil War, how did General Grant affect Southern civilians?
(1 point)

He allowed those living in the South to keep ownership of their land.

He ordered his generals to impose a “total war” strategy on the South.

Answer 1

He ordered his generals to impose a “total war” strategy on the South.

Explanation: As general-in-chief Grant coordinated a strategy of relentless pressure and authorized commanders like Sherman and Sheridan to destroy Southern infrastructure and supplies, which targeted civilian resources and morale.