Wednesday, February 24, 2010

Civil War Part 5 ReviewDirections:
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?
1. Defeat Lee wherever he may be.
2. Commit to a strategy of total war, which meant he was going to strike civilian populationDescribe how Grant takes it to Lee:He took control of the Western Army himself and fought several brutal battles with LeeDescribe Sherman’s March to the Sea:He burned everything in his pathDescribe the Battle of Petersburg:Grant employed siege strategy at Petersburg and after several weeks of fighting Lee ordered retreat of Petersburg.Describe Lee’s surrender:His exhausted troops were trapped at Appomattox Court House. April 9, 1865, Lee officially surrendered.Describe the death of Lincoln:Lincoln went to a play, and got shot by John Wilkes Booth, one of the actors.

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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