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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 told Sherman in that letter that there were no specific directions forthcoming but urged that he do what?

2. In Chapter 43, Grant described the various points of attack, including that of Sherman at a place called ___________ Ridge.

3. Grant said this proved effective at providing cover though in the case of the Battle of the Wilderness, what happened when the wood caught on fire?

4. When did Grant first meet Lee?

5. Grant was assigned to command the Military Division of _________________.

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Grant tells a story about Confederate Commander Bragg. Why does he tell this story?

3. What was necessary to cut off supplies to enemy troops? Is this still an important tactic today? Why or why not?

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

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

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

7. Grant urged Thomas to attack Hood's rebel forces. How did Thomas respond? Why did he respond in this way?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

After the fall of Atlanta, the Army of the Potomac began the campaign that would lead to the fall of the Confederate capital.

Part 1) Describe the fall of Atlanta. What tactics were used? What was Grant's opinion of this attack on Atlanta? Why might he have felt this way?

Part 2) Describe the campaign that led to the fall of the Confederate capital. Who organized this campaign? What role did Grant play in this campaign? How did this campaign lead to the fall of the Confederate capital?

Part 3) How significant was the fall of the Confederate capital? Explain. How different might the war have ended, if the Confederate capital had not fallen at this point? Use information from this book to support your response.

Essay Topic 2

General Lee "set up a white flag."

Part 1) How did the battles described in this book lead to Lee's surrender? What battles were the most significant and had the most impact on this Union victory?

Part 2) What role did Grant play throughout this war? How important was Grant to the Union cause? Explain. Could the north have beaten the south without Grant? Why or why not? Use evidence from this book to support your responses.

Part 3) If Grant were to go back and fight the Civil War all over again, do you believe he would have? What changes might he have made to his various plans? Why? Use the book to support your response.

Essay Topic 3

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?

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