Questions: Select the correct answer.
Which person is known for his scorched earth, total war tactics?
A. Lee
B. Lincoln
C. Seward
D. Sherman
E. Sumner
Transcript text: Select the correct answer.
Which person is known for his scorched earth, total war tactics?
A. Lee
B. Lincoln
C. Seward
D. Sherman
E. Sumner
Solution
Answer
The answer is D. Sherman
Explanation
Option A: Lee
General Robert E. Lee was a Confederate general during the American Civil War. He is known for his leadership in battles such as Gettysburg and Antietam, but not for scorched earth tactics.
Option B: Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln was the 16th President of the United States and led the country during the Civil War. He was not a military leader and is not associated with scorched earth tactics.
Option C: Seward
William H. Seward was the U.S. Secretary of State under President Lincoln. He played a significant role in foreign affairs but was not involved in military strategies.
Option D: Sherman
General William Tecumseh Sherman is known for his "March to the Sea" during the American Civil War, where he employed scorched earth tactics. His strategy involved destroying infrastructure and resources to cripple the Confederate war effort.
Option E: Sumner
Charles Sumner was a U.S. Senator and an abolitionist. He was not involved in military operations or known for scorched earth tactics.