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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 59 through Appendix.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was one reason why the South was in chaos?
(a) They had too many men and not enough jobs.
(b) There were few women left for the men to marry.
(c) They had won the war.
(d) They had lived for years with the absence of all the able-bodied men.

2. In Chapter 20, Grant's troops came under fire for the first time at Belmont and he said they reacted how?
(a) Like veteran fighters.
(b) Like volunteers.
(c) Like old men.
(d) Like children.

3. Lee moved his center of operations leaving an entire Union regiment without what?
(a) A plan of attack.
(b) Food.
(c) An enemy to face.
(d) Weapons.

4. Mexico would gain Texas but give up all rights to what?
(a) Washington, Oregon, and California.
(b) California and Utah.
(c) Arizona.
(d) California and New Mexico.

5. In Chapter 25, Grant said Confederate General Albert Sidney Johnston was wounded at Shiloh and, refusing to give up his command because _________________, remained on his horse until he was so weak from loss of blood that he died.
(a) He was not willing to give up control.
(b) The wound was not severe.
(c) He wanted to beat the Union soldiers.
(d) There was no one to take over.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 49, Sherman advanced into Georgia and the siege of ______________ was outlined.

2. Grant pointed out that Lee was careful not to show what?

3. In the conclusion, Grant pointed out that __________ played a role in the Civil War and predicted that the issue might arise at some time in the future.

4. Grant said the campaign against Atlanta lasted some ___________ months and "was one of the most memorable in history."

5. Grant traveled to _______________ where he met with Rosecrans, another commander who had troops in serious distress at Chattanooga.

(see the answer key)

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