The Overland Campaign and the Battle of the Wilderness

What was a central part of the Union's strategy under Ulysses S. Grant in 1864?

• Guerrilla warfare

• Aerial reconnaissance

• The Overland Campaign

• A naval blockade

Why was President Lincoln concerned about the 1864 election?

• He was not running for re-election

• He feared losing to a candidate willing to negotiate with the South

• He had already served two terms

• He was unpopular in the Northern states

Which general was tasked with taking the Georgia capital of Atlanta?

• Stonewall Jackson

• George Meade

• William Tecumseh Sherman

• Robert E. Lee

What was the risk of crossing the Rapidan River for the Union Army?

• Encountering a desert

• Running out of supplies

• Being trapped in a heavily forested area

• Facing a naval attack

What was the terrain like at Saunders Field?

• Flat and open

• Mountainous

• Densely wooded with patches of open land

• Swampy and wet

What unexpected event occurred during the Battle of the Wilderness?

• A surprise naval attack

• Fires ignited by powder sparks

• A large earthquake

• A sudden snowstorm

What was the outcome of the Battle of the Wilderness?

• A peace treaty was signed

• An inconclusive result

• A decisive Confederate victory

• A decisive Union victory

Who was John Henry Patterson?

• A Confederate general

• A Union soldier awarded the Medal of Honor

• A politician during the Civil War

• A famous war journalist

What did John Henry Patterson do to receive the Medal of Honor?

• Rescued a wounded comrade under heavy fire

• Negotiated a ceasefire

• Captured a Confederate general

• Led a successful charge against Confederate lines

How did the Union troops react to Grant's decision to continue advancing after the Battle of the Wilderness?

• They rejoiced and were motivated

• They refused to follow orders

• They were dispirited and demoralized

• They retreated in disarray