General Grant and the Anaconda Plan Quiz

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What event led to General Ulysses S. Grant being given command over the entire Western Front of the Civil War?

The rescue of a fellow Union general in Chattanooga

The capture of Vicksburg (correct)

The naval blockade of the South

The defeat of a Southern general

Which event led to Grant's promotion to General-in-Chief of the entire Union army by President Lincoln?

Rescuing the army at Chattanooga (correct)

Defeating the Southern general in Virginia

Capturing Vicksburg

Securing the Tennessee River Valley

What impact did Grant's reputation as a drunk have on public opinion and President Lincoln?

It had no effect on Lincoln's support for Grant

It led to strong public demands to replace him (correct)

It resulted in his immediate removal from command

It boosted Grant's popularity among Union troops

Why did General Grant's unconventional ideas about warfare pose a challenge during a critical election year?

They clashed with traditional military strategies Signup and view all the answers

What was President Lincoln's response to public demands to replace General Grant despite his unconventional tactics?

He dismissed the demands and continued supporting Grant Signup and view all the answers

How did General Grant's success in securing the Tennessee River Valley impact his career?

It led to his promotion as General-in-Chief of the Union army Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the naval blockade of the South in early 1864 in relation to the Anaconda Plan?

It nearly eliminated income from cotton sales in the South Signup and view all the answers

What was General Grant's main goal in engaging in the Battle of the Wilderness?

To inflict heavy casualties on Lee's army to win a war of attrition Signup and view all the answers

Why did the American public start calling General Grant 'the Butcher'?

Due to the high casualties his army suffered in battles Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the Battle of Cold Harbor for General Grant?

A clear Southern victory with significant Union casualties Signup and view all the answers

What strategy did General Grant employ to capture Petersburg after failing at Cold Harbor?

Tunneling under Confederate trenches Signup and view all the answers

How did General Grant try to disrupt the Confederate trenches prior to capturing Petersburg?

Deploying 'the Dictator' rail-mounted mortar Signup and view all the answers

What consequence arose due to the failed Union attack at Petersburg?

Ten months of successful trench warfare Signup and view all the answers

Why did General Grant order a 'scorched earth policy' during the siege?

Because of the pesky force of detached Confederate soldiers Signup and view all the answers

'The Dictator' rail-mounted mortar was used by Grant for what purpose?

To disrupt Confederate trenches at Petersburg Signup and view all the answers

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