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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Grant's situation changed yet again and he assumed the role of district commander in ______ Tennessee.

2. The move was prompted, in part, by the proximity of whom?

3. In Chapter 15, Grant arrived in San Francisco and said there were many there seeking what?

4. On a Friday, Grant took a fall with his horse and was injured, though not as seriously as he might have been because of what?

5. After Grant enlisted in the army at the beginning of the Civil War, the women of Galena asked him to describe what in detail?

Short Essay Questions

1. Grant describes the pressure of public opinion. How is public opinion even more important in military operations today?

2. Grant arrived with the army at Pittsburg Landing and believed neither Pittsburg Landing nor Crump's Landing could be lost. Why?

3. Grant was disappointed by the reaction of others in San Francisco to him in uniform. Why might he have felt this way?

4. Describe Ulysses S. Grant's parents.

5. How did Grant feel about being involved in the Mexican War? Why might he have felt this way?

6. As Grant journeyed to Memphis, he encountered a Union loyalist who warned him of a neighbor who was a Southern sympathizer. What does this reveal about the difficulties involved in fighting a civil war?

7. Grant said that once the City of Mexico fell, it seemed that a long-term occupation would be necessary. Why might he believe this?

8. Grant asked to be assigned to the cavalry but was assigned to the infantry. What is the difference between these two military groups? Why might he have wanted to be a part of the cavalry?

9. In Chapter Twenty-Nine, troops supporting Grant at Corinth were moved out. How did this affect Grant? What might he have thought of this maneuver?

10. When Lincoln called for volunteers at the start of the Civil War, Grant joined. Why?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Former slaves joined with the Union army.

Part 1) Why might the slaves have joined the Union army? How were they treated? Why were they treated in this way? What does this reveal and/or reinforce about the northern sentiment regarding slaves?

Part 2) How might the slaves have been beneficial to the Union regiments? How could these slaves help the Union army beat the Confederacy?

Part 3) How has our country throughout its history been a safe haven for the needy? Why has it been a place of refuge? How has this influenced American society and helped America become what it is today?

Essay Topic 2

Grant came from an encouraging family.

Part 1) How was he encouraged as a child and young adult? How did he feel about this encouragement?

Part 2) How different might Grant's life have been if his parents had not had high hopes for him? How might we all have been affected by this?

Part 3) How have you been encouraged in your own life? How has this influenced your life? How might this affect how you would influence your own children?

Essay Topic 3

Grant witnesses a duel.

Part 1) Describe this duel. Why does Grant discuss this duel? How is he affected by witnessing this duel? What does this reflection on this duel reveal about Grant?

Part 2) At what other times does Grant reflect upon the events taking place around him? Why does he reflect on these events? What do these reflections reveal about him?

Part 3) When have you reflected on past events? How were these events important? How did these events impact your life?

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