Why is the American civil war considered an example of total war?

A. Residents of captured cities were deported to lands west of the Mississippi B. Generals planned to fight their battles far away from civilian populations C. Farms, crops, and livestock were destroyed to deny the enemy needed supplies D. Women volunteers served in artillery and Calvary units on both sides

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Madeline Wilkins

16 May, 19:46

Why is the American civil war considered an example of total war?

A. Residents of captured cities were deported to lands west of the Mississippi B. Generals planned to fight their battles far away from civilian populations C. Farms, crops, and livestock were destroyed to deny the enemy needed supplies D. Women volunteers served in artillery and Calvary units on both sides

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Kennedi Cantrell · Answer 1

My answer would be C

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A war consist of constant fighting and the civil war was best known because of the US fight not other countries but themselves. I don't believe anyone was deported to Mississippi because that happened to be a free state and the civil war was about freedom for African-Americans. The battles tended to take place at farms and villages so B is out. And though women did fight during the war, the fact that they were joining didn't make that much of a difference for the war (respectfully). Now it makes a difference but then it didn't. Plus with C, the war could be won easily. People surrender and the war is over. I believe this strategy was used at Fort Wagner.