Question

at the conclusion of the civil war, captain henry wirz 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.

Explanation:

Captain Henry Wirz was the commandant of Andersonville Prison in Georgia. Andersonville Prison was notorious for its inhumane conditions during the Civil War. Wirz was tried and executed for his role in the atrocities that occurred there.

Answer:

B. He was the commandant of Andersonville Prison in Georgia.