Asked by Brooke Lewis on May 05, 2024
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The Union's manpower advantage over the Confederacy
A) was short-lived once the Confederacy began using slaves as soldiers.
B) proved essential for the success of Grant's attrition strategy.
C) was rather slight.
D) although substantial, did not matter in determining the war's outcome.
E) existed only because the Union had lower draft requirements than the Confederacy.
Attrition Strategy
is a military strategy aiming to gradually wear down the enemy by continuous losses in personnel and material until they are no longer capable of fighting.
Union's Manpower
Refers to the total number of soldiers, workers, and other personnel available to the Union (the Northern states) during the American Civil War for military and labor purposes.
Confederacy
The government formed by the southern states that seceded from the United States in 1861, leading to the American Civil War.
- Understand the military strategies and key battles that influenced the outcome of the Civil War.
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LB
Larginda BinakuMay 08, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The Union's significant manpower advantage allowed for General Ulysses S. Grant to implement an attrition strategy against the Confederacy, wearing down the Confederate forces over time through continuous battles and losses that the South could ill afford. This strategy was crucial for the Union's eventual victory in the Civil War.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the military strategies and key battles that influenced the outcome of the Civil War.