There was no need during the Civil War for the USA to employ total warfare. The USA remaining states were under no threat of occupation or losing any territory. The South’s stated goals were separation. Nobody thought the South was going to “conquer” the North. The South didn’t want to and didn’t have the resources to do that anyway. The concept is laughable and ridiculous. Total warfare is used when there is an existential threat to a nations existence. There was no threat to the USA. OTH The CSA was under that existential threat from minute one.
This simply is not true. Insurrectionists immediately set about seizing or appropriating anything they desired. That they didn't go after Maine or Michigan is only because they didn't desire those states.
A few clues for you cva.
Too bad about you being a poor orphan and lacking a proper upbringing.
May have slept through some classes?
Not to worry, the few times I attended class, I didn’t pay attention.
Note that Sherman’s March to the Sea is generally considered “total war”.
Simply stated, the use of ‘total war’ is to end the war with fewest possible casualties, by using everything you have for an for an overwhelming blow.
It is complicated and far too much for me to type.
Better, you should study up on it.
Try and stay awake this time.