Civil War Leaders
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Objective
I can identify the roles of key figures in the Civil War.
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Key concepts
3 concepts
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As President of the United States, Abraham Lincoln led the Union during the Civil War.
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Ulysses S. Grant, the Union's most successful general, won key battles such as Vicksburg and eventually became commander of all Union armies.
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Jefferson Davis served as President of the Confederacy, while Robert E. Lee was the Confederacy's top general.
Part 2 of 3
Practice
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What was Abraham Lincoln's primary goal at the start of the Civil War?
Describe the different roles of Ulysses S. Grant and Robert E. Lee in the Civil War. Be sure to include which side each general fought for.
Part 3 of 3
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“Describe the roles of Abraham Lincoln, Ulysses S. Grant, Jefferson Davis, and Robert E. Lee in the Civil War.”
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