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At the conclusion of the Civil War, Captain Henry Wirtz was executed by the Federal government for his actions during the war. Which of these BEST explains the reason for his being put to death? A) He helped to plan the assassination of Abraham Lincoln B) He was the commandant of Andersonville Prison in Georgia. C) He led the forces that were in charge of defending Atlanta. D) He was in charge of the troops that had fired on Ft. Sumter.

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mrsedlack

B is the correct answer.

Captain Henry Wirz was best known as the Commandant of the infamous Andersonville Prison.

Wirz was put on trial due to the horrific conditions at the Andersonville Prison, with some defending him saying that he did the best that he could given the resources available.

Wirz was one of the few soldiers tried for war crimes as a result of the Civil War.

baileywilliams55

Answer:

B is the correct answer.

Explanation:

Because Captain Henry Wirz was best known as the Commandant of the infamous Andersonville Prison.

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