Civil War Part 5 Review
Directions: Under each complete the phrase, answer the question, fill in the blank, or define the definition.
What two strategies does Grant use to win the war? Defeat Lee wherever he may be, Commit a strategy of total war
Describe how Grant takes it to Lee: He took control of Western Army himself and fought several brutal battle with Lee including the Wilderness Spotsylvania, and Cold Harbor
Describe Sherman’s March to the Sea: Confeds could not stop Sherman who looted, pillaged, and set fire to everything in his path including burning Atlanta before marching to Savannah
Describe the Battle of Petersburg: Grant pushed Lee to Petersburg which is 20 miles south of Richmond, if Grant took over he could cut off rail access to Richmond; Grant employs siege strategy at Petersburg and after several weeks of fighting Lee ordered retreat of Petersburg; left Richmond defenseless, was evacuated, and later burned by Union Army
Describe Lee’s surrender: On April 9, 1865 Lee officially surrendered, but takes till June to get other scattered forces to surrender
Describe the death of Lincoln: Was assassinated by John Wilkes Booth during a play at the Ford’s Theater in DC, Booth was killed in a manhunt and his other conspirators were caught and hung
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