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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. In Chapter 55, the troops under Sheridan's command advanced on __________ Harbor but the Confederates, knowing that the position was one of tactical importance to the Union Army, were determined to hold it.

3. Lincoln said that his lack of what was a problem?

4. Lee moved his center of operations leaving an entire Union regiment without what?

5. Sherman decided to move first against ________________ and then Savannah.

Short Essay Questions

1. What was most devastating about the Battle of the Wilderness?

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

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

4. What is Grant promise Lincoln? Why did he make this promise?

5. How were trenches important in the Battle of the Wilderness? How were they also imperfect?

6. Why, in Chapter Fifty-Nine, does Grant step back in time to Sherman's march to the sea?

7. 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?

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

9. At the surrender of the Confederates, the Union men were energized. Why? Should they have been?

10. What significant event happened soon after Grant was promoted to Lieutenant General of the Union Army? How was this significant?

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 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 planned on doing a short stint in the military before going into teaching.

Part 1) How did Grant feel about military life early one? Why did he feel this way? How did his feelings about the military change throughout his life? Why did his feelings change?

Part 2) Why might Grant have been interested in teaching? How is this desire to be a teacher seen in the way he led, encouraged, and urged his men during the Civil War?

Part 3) How have plans for your own life altered as you have grown older? How have your feelings changed regarding certain topics? Why? How can you relate to the changes that took place in Grant's life?

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