The End of the Civil War

Before we discuss how Grant won the Mississippi, let's look at the navies.

Open Ended

Identify three of the major changes made to the navy during the Civil War and explain how they changed the US and warfare forever.

Multiple Choice

Why was the capture of Vicksburg considered a turning point in the Civil War?

• It split the Confederacy in two and gave the Union control of the Mississippi River.

• It marked the end of the Civil War.

• It was the first battle won by the Confederacy.

• It resulted in the capture of the Confederate president.

Before we see the end, let's look at the rough stuff.

Open Ended

If you had to teach a lesson about the hardships of the Civil War based upon these videos, what three topics would you pick and why?

Multiple Choice

How did the capture of Atlanta influence the outcome of the Election of 1864?

• It boosted Northern morale and helped Lincoln win reelection.

• It caused Lincoln to lose support in the North.

• It led to the immediate end of the Civil War.

• It resulted in George McClellan becoming president.

Multiple Select

Which of the following were strategies used by Sherman during his March to the Sea?

• Destroying railroads

• Burning farms

• Negotiating peace treaties

• Breaking military infrastructure

Multiple Choice

What was the significance of President Lincoln approving the Thirteenth Amendment in 1865?

• It abolished slavery in the United States.

• It ended the Civil War immediately.

• It gave women the right to vote.

• It started the Reconstruction era.

Open Ended

Describe the terms offered by Grant to Lee at Appomattox Court House and their significance for the end of the Civil War.

Open Ended

Based on the images and text, explain how the events at Appomattox Court House contributed to the reunification of the United States.

Open Ended

How did Ulysses S. Grant's leadership and previous victories prepare him for the campaign at Vicksburg, and why was his role significant in the Union's strategy?

Open Ended

How did the end of the Civil War impact the role of the federal government and the concept of freedom in the United States?

What happened at the end?

Open Ended

You are hypothetically in charge after the death of Lincoln. What problem being faced by America would you tackle first and why?