Chapter 6

How did the Confederate loss at the Battle of Nashville affect southern troops?

The loss at Nashville led to the disintegration of the Confederate's western troops.

It was not war. It was murder.' refers to:

The overwhelming defeat of Union troops by the Confederacy.

According to an article in the Richmond Daily Dispatch on August 30, 1864, why would General Ulysses S. Grant be willing to commit so many soldiers and lose so many men to capture the Weldon railroad?

The railroad provided the fastest means of resupply for the Confederate military

How were Union troops able to win the Battle of Nashville?

Their conquest of Shy's Hill changed the momentum of the battle.

According to an article in the Richmond Daily Dispatch from August 30, 1864, what is the most likely reason the Baltimore press censors 'smothered' military reports?

They did not want sensitive information to become known to the enemy

How did Confederate soldiers from Alabama affect the outcome of the battle?

They were able to fill a gap in the Confederate line, preventing the Union from advancing

How long was the Battle of Spotsylvania?

Twelve days

Which groups made up the Union Party?

War Democrats and Republicans

How did the Battle of Cold Harbor begin?

With a clash between Union and Confederate cavalry.

The Siege of Petersburg can be best described as ____

a drawn-out struggle for a transportation hub during which explosives were used strategically

Which of the following BEST describes why Sherman abandoned the Union supply line?

decided taking more land throughout Georgia was more important than the supply line.

The foundation of Grant's plan was _____.

to attack the Confederacy from all sides in an effort to wear down the Confederate army

In the fall of 1864 the Confederate Army in the west _____.

was exhausted, hungry, and lacked basic necessities

Why was Mobile Bay attacked in 1864?

weaken the Confederate Army by cutting off their supplies.

Why did General William T. Sherman want to capture Atlanta?

Atlanta was the source of most supplies for the Confederacy, so its capture would cripple the Southern army.

Why might the Confederates have considered themselves victorious in the Battle of the Wilderness?

Because they suffered fewer casualties than the Union army

How did General William T. Sherman plan to capture Atlanta?

Bombard the city and cut off its supply line by capturing the railroads

What nickname did Union soldiers give to the units foraging the countryside during Sherman's March to the Sea?

Bummers

Which of the following best describes Grant's plan for winning the war?

Capture the Confederate capitol of Richmond and wear out the Confederate army by repeated strong attacks.

Why was the Shenandoah Valley important to both the Confederacy and the Union?

Confederates wanted a route North, while the Union army wanted a route to the Southern capital of Richmond.

Who was in charge of the Union Navy during the Battle of Mobile Bay?

David Farragut

Which best characterizes the March to the Sea?

Destruction and devastation on the land

Who was in charge of the Confederate Navy for most of the Battle of Mobile Bay?

Franklin Buchanan

If a citizen was anti-war, which candidate would they be most likely to support?

General George McClellan

What order did General Sherman write instructing his army to 'forage liberally' on the land during the March to the Sea

General Order 120.

Why was the rank of Lieutenant General an important distinction for Grant?

Having not been used since General Washington, it signified the support of Congress and Lincoln for Grant.

What was slightly unusual about General William T. Sherman's pattern of attack and movement during the march to Atlanta?

He engaged in small clashes but preferred to sidestep around the Confederates.

Ultimately, why was Grant's plan successful?

He had more resources and troops than the South.

Which of the following best describes Robert E. Lee's miscalculation at the Battle of Spotsylvania?

He misjudged the direction of Grant's attack, moving much of his artillery into the wrong position.

Which statement appropriately explains Grant's plan after the Wilderness Campaign?

He moved to the southeast and continued toward Richmond.

Why did General Grant take his troops to the Wilderness in the spring of 1864?

He wanted to head towards the Confederate capital, Richmond, VA.

What was General Hood's motivation for attacking Sherman's supply line?

He wanted to prevent Sherman from moving to western Georgia.

What is the benefit of a scorched Earth policy?

It burns useful resources needed by the enemy.

How did General William T. Sherman's victory affect the North?

It increased morale and helped Lincoln win reelection.

Why is it significant that the author of the August 30, 1864 article of the Richmond Daily Dispatch insinuated that 'abolitionist' journals lie to their readers?

It suggests that the anti-slavery cause lacks morality

What made the Confederate mule shoe so effective?

It was filled with artillery and large logs.

Why was Cold Harbor, Virginia an important location for the Union?

It was the meeting place of five main roads and offered an easy way to Richmond.

How did the Battle of Cold Harbor affect the North?

It weakened morale and led some Northerners to consider ending the war quickly.

What prompted Lincoln to appoint Ulysses S. Grant as general to the Union troops?

Lincoln needed a military strategist who was also aggressive.

How did the results of the 1864 election reflect citizens' conflicted views on the future path the Union should take?

Lincoln took a large majority of the electoral vote but a smaller majority of the popular vote.

What was the primary difference between Lincoln and McClellan with regard to the war?

Lincoln wanted to fight for victory while McClellan would call for a truce.

What city did Sherman's army capture that caused the Governor and Legislature to flee?

Milledgeville

What was NOT a likely reason the Confederates retreated after the heavy Union artillery bombardment in April 1865?

Petersburg lacked sufficient storage for the Confederates' excess supplies

Why did General Ulysses S. Grant decide to attack Petersburg, Virginia, after his failed attempt to capture Richmond?

Petersburg was a railroad hub that helped provide supplies to the Confederate army; attacking the city would cut enemy supplies

Why did Sherman undertake the March to the Sea?

Sherman sent a telegraph to President Lincoln indicating the following: 'I beg to present you as a Christmas gift the City of Savannah, with one hundred and fifty heavy guns and plenty of ammunition, and also about twenty-five thousand bales of cotton

Which of the following was a specific element of Grant's plan?

Sherman would move south and take Atlanta, Georgia, a key manufacturing city.

According to an article in the Richmond Daily Dispatch from August 30, 1864, why was it more important that Wheeler keep Sherman in one place, rather than defeat him outright?

Sherman's soldiers were nearly out of food and starving

How did Confederate generals compare between the 1862 and 1864 Valley Campaigns?

Stonewall Jackson won the Valley in 1862, but General Early lost it in 1864.

How did the 1862 Valley Campaign compare to the 1864 Valley Campaign?

The Confederacy controlled the valley after 1862, but the Union controlled it after 1864.

What event is this quote about? ''...a great, rushing, turbulent, retreating army, without line or apparent organization, hurrying and crowding.'

The Confederate army retreating after the 1864 Valley Campaign.

What contributed to the high number of Union deaths in the Battle of Cold Harbor?

The Confederate troops were protected behind an intricate maze of fortifications.

Which of the following statements is true about the events at Petersburg, VA?

The Confederates at Petersburg lacked basic necessities during the winter of 1864-1865

Which ship was sunk by a torpedo early in the Battle of Mobile Bay?

The Tecumseh

What was the primary difference between Union and Confederate troops in the western theatre in the spring of 1864?

The Union army had almost twice as many soldiers as the Confederate army.

Which of the following statements is true?

The Union had a higher number, but lower percentage of casualties at Spotsylvania.

What was LIKELY the reason Grant decided to order a heavy artillery bombardment on Petersburg on April 2, 1865?

The Union had been victorious at Five Forks the day before

Which of the following statements is TRUE about the Battle of Mobile Bay?

The Union was victorious in the naval battle on August 5th but still needed to capture Fort Morgan and Fort Gaines to achieve total victory.

How was the presidential election affected by matters on the battlefields of 1864?

The Union won several military victories, giving people renewed hope.

What does the author of an article from August 30, 1864 in the Richmond Daily Dispatch mean when he says the time has come for Sherman's cavalry, even though he has lost the best of it?

The author believes that if Sherman still had his best cavalry, he might be better able to defeat Wheeler's attempts to pin him down. Without these soldiers, however, the author suggests Sherman will have a much harder time

How did fighting in the Wilderness affect the battle between the Union and Confederate?

The dense forest made for a difficult battle for both the Union and Confederate army.