Question

Why did General Grant adopt the total war strategy?
a.to bring the war to a speedy end
b.to prove that he was worthy of the job
c.to seek revenge against General Lee
d.to wage a defensive campaign

Answer 1

b.to prove that he was worthy of the job

Answer 2

I meant

Answer 3

A major reason why General Grant adopted the total war strategy was "a. to bring the war to a speedy end to the Civil War" since it was clear by this point that the war was going to be long and arduous.