War's Final Stages

Question 1

How does the move towards Richmond singify loss?

Answer 1

1864 Union had south surrounded
-General Grant moves southward towards Richmond Va.

Question 2

Why was manpower more important for the south?

Answer 2

Confederate army is losing men it can’t survive.

Question 3

What is total war?

Answer 3

the 4th union strategy (1864)
1. destroy the land, any structures, as well as fighting an army

Question 4

Why did the north use total war?

Answer 4

is used to destroy everything the south is fighting for
-way of life
-land, RR trades, crops, livestock, and structures

Question 5

How did african americans respond to sherman’s march to sea?

Answer 5

1. atlanta GA - Sherman’s army burned a 60 mile wide strip of land to Savannah, GA (using t.w)

Question 6

How did the U.S respond to Lincoln’s win?

Answer 6

1. Lincoln wins 2nd term as Pres. (due to sherman and grant wins)
2. New law- 13th amendment - banned slavery in U.S
3. Lincoln’s 2nd inaugural address

Question 7

“with malice towards none and charity for all… to bind up the nation’s wounds”
what does this mean?

Answer 7

not to hate the south but have/show forgiveness , so there is peace

Question 8

Where was Lee surrounded by and by who?

Answer 8

Appomattox Court House by Gen. Grant

Question 9

What did Lee surrender?

Answer 9

house owned by the McLeans in Appomattox Courthouse Va.