Answer to Question #152041 in History for arizona

Question

What was the impact of the scorched-earth tactic on civilians in the South?

Answer 1

The scorched-earth tactic in the South had several impacts on the civilians, for instance, many civilians were send to camps that became too concentrated as such causing death from diseases, lack of supplies, malnutrition, poor planning, and overcrowding. The tactic also caused the destruction of farms, food supplies, homes of civilians as well as their livestock.