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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. How was Grant dressed at the end of the war?

2. A change in what alerted Grant that there was likely to be a change in tactics, a fact that was soon proven true?

3. The march began with a supply of _________ days' rations, a supply of ammunition and a herd of cattle being driven along with the army.

4. In Chapter 53, Grant recommended _____________ of his officers for promotion.

5. In Chapter 41, Grant toured the area and the first order of business was to do what?

Short Essay Questions

1. Grant said it appeared Sherman faced no real obstacles but Grant declined celebrating Sherman's victory, saying he did not want to do so until "the victory is assured." What does this reinforce about Grant's personality?

2. How did the march to the sea begin? Why is this important?

3. How important was slavery to the turmoil and eventual war between the states, according to Grant.

4. Why did Lee ask about terms for surrender? Are you surprised by this?

5. What does Grant note about both the battle at Cold Harbor and Vicksburg? Why does he say this?

6. How were traveling conditions in Virginia different than other parts of the country in which the troops had traveled?

7. How did Grant believe his men and General Meade's men should catch up to Lee and his men? Why?

8. When Lee's troops were discovered, what was learned about Lee and his men?

9. Describe the casualties at the Courthouse at Spotsylvania. Did this affect Grant? Why or why not?

10. What did Grant think about this new campaign involving all the troops? Why?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Grant participated in the Mexican War.

Part 1) Describe the Mexican War. Why did it begin? How did it come to an end? How was the U.S. and Mexico affected by the outcome of this war? How is this still seen today?

Part 2) What were Grant's feelings regarding this war? Why did he feel this way? Did he act in a way that revealed these feelings? Why or why not? What are your own thoughts regarding this war, based on information found in this book?

Part 3) What are your feelings about war in general now that you have read this book? What can be said about all wars? How are the wars described in this book unique?

Essay Topic 2

Grant had many responsibilities throughout the Civil War.

Part 1) Describe two of Grant's responsibilities throughout the war. Why was he given each of these responsibilities? How successful was he at each of these tasks? Explain.

Part 2) How did his work during the Civil War affect his relationships with others? How did it influence the war effort as a whole?

Part 3) What responsibilities do you have? How did you receive these responsibilities? How successful have you been at these tasks? Explain. How important has your role been in regards to these responsibilities? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

Grant was ordered to San Francisco.

Part 1) What was Grant's attitude regarding himself and the city of San Francisco? Why did he feel this way? How was his opinion of himself and his opinion of San Francisco changed after moving to there? How was he affected by these changes?

Part 2) Why might the people of San Francisco treat him they way they did? What does this reveal about the citizens of San Francisco? How was Grant treated by others throughout his life? How does this treatment compare to the treatment he received in San Francisco?

Part 3) Describe a time in which you were treated differently than you had expected to be treated. What was your reaction to this? How did this affect you?

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