Question

How was destruction of the Richmond-Petersburg area, such as that shown in the image, a factor in the South's surrender in April 1865? (5 points) Question 4 options: 1)  The cities were considered the heart of the South and Confederate morale imploded afterward. 2)  It was the only significant area that was still under Confederate control as of this point in the war. 3)  Richmond was the Confederate capital and Petersburg a critical source of supplies by railroad. 4)  Southern commanders elsewhere surrendered immediately as it was the first total war on a city.

Answer 1

The confederates set fire to Richmond, Richmond Virginia was the capital of the Confederate States of america during the American Civil War, mobilizing, outfitting, and feeding the Confederate armies predestined it to near destruction. It was a way for the Confederates to rebel because the Union Forces were entering the capital after battle the third battle of Petersburg.


i think answer choice 3 is the answer. (hope this helped, terribly sorry if it didnt!!)