Wednesday, February 24, 2010

Civil War Part 5 Review

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 and also strike civilian population

Describe how Grant takes it to Lee: Grant took control of western army and battles lee at wilderness, Spotsylvania, and Cold Harbor. These battles caused major losses on both sides

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 employs siege strategy at Petersburg and after several weeks of fighting Lee ordered retreat of petersburg

Describe Lee’s surrender: On April 9, 1865 Lee Officially surrenders, but takes till June to get other scattered forces to surrender.

Describe the death of Lincoln: Lincoln happened to be at the fords theatre and John Wilkes Booth came from behind and shoots him in the head.

1 comment:

  1. Post shows some undertanding of topic. Answers to questions are correct but not in depth. 4/5
    Post Shows shows some effort to use their class time wisely. Most assignments are complete but there is no long term progress 4/5

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