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Unit 5 – Civil War and Reconstruction, 1848–1877
Topic 5.8
Which strategy did Union forces employ with success during the latter part of the civil war?
Scorched-earth policy, known as total war
Concentrated frontal assaults on fortified positions
Relying heavily on cavalry for rapid strikes and retreats
Guerrilla warfare tactics inspired by native tribes
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AP US History - 5.8 Military Conflict in the Civil War
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