Civil War Veterans and Their Legacy

What was the Grand Review of 1865?

• A celebration of Confederate victory

• A meeting of world leaders

• A parade of Union veterans in Washington, D.C.

• The signing of the peace treaty

What was a significant challenge faced by Union veterans after the Civil War?

• Overwhelming support from the government

• Difficulty in adjusting to civilian life

• Lack of military training

• Inability to find new battlefields

How did Confederate veterans cope with the post-emancipation society?

• By returning to their pre-war occupations

• By joining white supremacist groups or moving abroad

• By receiving immediate federal support

• By forming immediate fraternal organizations

What was unique about the Grand Army of the Republic (GAR)?

• It only supported Confederate veterans

• It was founded in the 20th century

• It was an integrated society in the late 19th century

• It was the first fraternal organization in America

What was the significance of the blue-gray reunions?

• They symbolized reconciliation between former adversaries

• They were exclusive to Union veterans

• They were held annually

• They reignited old hostilities