Question

Why did Abraham Lincoln order his generals to wage "Total War" on the South?

He believed Southern civilians deserved to suffer alongside their soldiers for their support of secession.
He believed Southern civilians deserved to suffer alongside their soldiers for their support of secession.

He believed the destruction of the Southern home front would discourage Native American allies from coming to the South's aid.
He believed the destruction of the Southern home front would discourage Native American allies from coming to the South's aid.

He believed this change of tactics would make the war go on even longer.
He believed this change of tactics would make the war go on even longer.

Lincoln wanted to prove to Southern civilians that the Confederacy could not protect them. please help asap and no links

Answer 1

He believed the destruction of the Southern home front would discourage Native American allies from coming to the South's aid.

He believed the destruction of the Southern home front would discourage Native American allies from coming to the South's aid