Why was Sherman's "total war" a major change from earlier forms of
fighting?

It involved attacks on civilian resources and populations.

Explanation:

It was meant primarily to kill only the officers and leaders of the military, not the common soldiers. People living the South resented the North for their actions during the war.

during the 20th century, the role of the vice president has evolved into more of an executive branch position. now, the vice president is usually seen as an integral part of a president's administration and presides over the senate only on ceremonial occasions or when a tie-breaking vote may be needed.

the  equal rights amendment  (era) states: "equality  of  rights  under the law shall not be denied or abridged by the united states or by any state on account of sex." congress first introduced the era in 1923, but the campaign for ratification took off in the 1960s during the  civil rightsmovement.