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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 40 through 49.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. While the United States wanted a war with Mexico over disputed territory, Grant said what was important?
(a) That Mexico made the first hostile move.
(b) That the U.S. made the first hostile move.
(c) That Mexico give up their territory without any dispute.
(d) That the U.S. treat the Mexicans humanely.

2. In Chapter 43, Grant described the various points of attack, including that of Sherman at a place called ___________ Ridge.
(a) Manhattan.
(b) Missionary.
(c) Montgomery.
(d) Mississippi.

3. On ____________, Grant issued a series of orders, including an order sending John A. McClernand to the right wing, Sherman to the left, and James B. McPherson at the middle.
(a) November 20, 1863.
(b) April 20, 1863.
(c) May 20, 1863.
(d) September 20, 1863.

4. In Chapter 39, Grant outlined a plan to assault ___________ that was eventually vetoed.
(a) Mobile.
(b) Lexington.
(c) Atlanta.
(d) Savannah.

5. In Chapter 26, the Union troops advanced on _____________, Mississippi, and soon reported that the city had been captured.
(a) Corinth.
(b) Columbia.
(c) Cincinnati.
(d) Cape Town.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In Chapter 20, Grant's troops came under fire for the first time at Belmont and he said they reacted how?

3. Grant wrote a lengthy letter outlining a new plan to move all the Union troops how?

4. ______________ fell on Grant and left him painfully bruised and swollen.

5. Grant received orders from General Halleck to change his position, but Grant did not. Why did he not obey?

(see the answer key)

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