General William T. Sherman explained that his aim was to relentlessly pursue the Confederates and make them fear and dread him and the Union Army.

Which wartime strategy is represented by this idea?(1 point)
Responses

naval blockade
naval blockade

total war
total war

martial law

1 answer

The wartime strategy represented by General William T. Sherman's idea of relentlessly pursuing the Confederates and instilling fear in them is total war. This approach sought to destroy not only the enemy's military forces but also the economic resources and civilian morale that supported the war effort.