d.  How was slavery as an institution abolished throughout the United States?

Sec.Sec. 410, 411.—­a.  Why was not the North united upon this war?

b.  What is the force of the writ of habeas corpus?  Why is it so important?

c.  What was the “draft,” and why was it necessary?

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Sec.Sec. 412-415.—­a.  Explain the position of the armies at the beginning of 1863.

b.  Why was the conquest of Vicksburg so difficult?  How was it finally captured?

c.  What effect did the control of the Mississippi have upon the Confederacy?

Sec. 416.—­a.  What was Lee’s object in invading Pennsylvania?

b.  What position did the Union army keep as regards the Confederates?

Sec.Sec. 417-419.—­a.  Describe the battle-field of Gettysburg.  Why was the battle so important?

b.  Describe in detail the principal events of each day of the battle.

c.  Learn Lincoln’s “Gettysburg Address.”  How was this ground hallowed?  What was the great task before the people?

Sec.Sec. 420, 421.—­a.  Describe the battle of Chickamauga.  Review Thomas’s services up to this time.

b.  Describe the three parts of the battle of Chattanooga.

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Sec.Sec. 422, 423.—­a.  How had Grant shown his fitness for high command?  Was it wise to have one man in command of all the armies?  Why?

b.  Review Sherman’s career up to this time.  Why did Grant impose trust in him?

c.  What was the result of Hood’s attacks?

Sec.Sec. 424-426.—­a.  What was the real object of Sherman’s march to the sea?

b.  Describe the destruction of Hood’s army.  What does it show as to Thomas’s ability?

c.  What did Sherman’s army accomplish on its way to the sea?

Sec.Sec. 427-430.—­a.  Compare the conditions of the two armies in Virginia.  Explain the advantages of the Confederates.

b.  Describe the battle of the Wilderness, noting the conditions favorable to the Confederates.

c.  Describe the movement to the James.  What advantages had Grant not possessed by McClellan?

Sec.Sec. 431, 432.—­a.  Why was Petersburg important?

b.  How did Lee try to compel the withdrawal of Grant?  Why did he not succeed?

c.  Describe Sheridan’s work in the Shenandoah Valley.  Read a short account of Sheridan’s career to 1865, and state his services to the Union cause.

Sec.Sec. 433.—­a.  How had Sherman’s victories affected the blockade?

b.  What aid had Great Britain given to the Confederates?  Why did she not give more assistance?