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End to the War
Why was Vicksburg important?
Important because it was a vital crossing for Mississippi River.
Where did the Union have control over after taking Vicksburg?
It allowed them to control New Orleans to Memphis.
Why did General Lee invade Pennsylvania?
He wanted to catch the Union off guard.
What happened at Gettysburg?
The Union had a better position. Lee ordered Pickett’s charge, where the Confederates lost most of their army.
Why was Lincon disappointed after Gettysburg?
They had failed to pursue the retreating enemy.
What was the main point of the Gettysburg Address?
It was that all men are created equal, and they needed to live up to that by extending that right to all people.
Who did Linon put in charge of the Union Army in 1864 and was was his plan for victory?
Ulysses S Grant was in charge. He came up with a plan called total war.
What is “total war”?
It would hope to destroy railroads, crops, cattle, bridges, buildings, and farms to completely destroy the South’s way to fight.
How did General Sheridan and General Sherman carry out the total war plan?
They marched their armies through the south, destroying their lands.
Who did Lincon oppose in his election of 1864?
George McClellan
What was McClellan’s main objective of the war?
He wanted to end the war quickly and peacefully and keep allowing slavery to continue.
What events gained Lincon more popularity?
When the north took Atlanta and Sherman’s victories at Shenandoah valley, his popularity increased.
Who won the election of 1864?
Lincon
What happened in April, 1865 that spelled out the end for Confederate Arny?
Grant took the Confederate capital, Richmond, forcing Lee to surrender at the Appomattax courthouse.
How and why did Grant show compassion to the defeated troop?
He allowed Confederate soldiers to keep their horses and guns. He allowed them to return home to continue spring planting at their farms. He did this because he wanted to heal the divisions and all be countrymen again.
Number of dead Union soldiers?
360,000
Number of dead Confederate soldiers?
250,000
What were the states now called?
“THE” United States of America
What dispute was settles during the war?
The argument over states rights was settled, meaning that the federal govt has more power than state govt.
siege
To surround and blockade an enemy town or position with troops to force it to surrender.
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