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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 15 through 26.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Grant talked about the Indians, saying that the trades between Indians and whites had originally been done in ___________, but business had moved to silver half-dollars.
(a) Blankets.
(b) Gold.
(c) Pelts.
(d) Jewelry.

2. Grant said that once the city fell, it seemed that long-term occupation would be _____________.
(a) Useless.
(b) Unnecessary.
(c) Helpful.
(d) Necessary.

3. The following May, Grant moved to Galena, Illinois, where he began working as what in his father's store?
(a) A blacksmith.
(b) A clerk.
(c) A cobbler.
(d) A goldsmith.

4. Who was Nicholas P. Trist?
(a) A U.S. civilian who risked his life to get important information to Grant.
(b) A U.S. soldier who was a POW in Mexico.
(c) A Christian missionary who translated during the peace treaty.
(d) A U.S. representative charged with negotiating a peace treaty.

5. Mexico would gain Texas but give up all rights to what?
(a) California and New Mexico.
(b) Arizona.
(c) California and Utah.
(d) Washington, Oregon, and California.

Short Answer Questions

1. Davis had orders that Grant would return to St. Louis where Grant discovered that he was to take command of what?

2. Grant's time at West Point and in the military meant that he knew who?

3. Grant reported in September at the ________________ Barracks in St. Louis.

4. How does Grant feel about his involvement in the Mexican War?

5. Why did Grant object to attending West Point?

(see the answer key)

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