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1. What did Grant do in the autumn and winter of 1865?
2. What was the condition of Lee's army at this time, and what were
its numbers?
3. Give the steps that led to the evacuation of Richmond and
Petersburg.
4. Describe the conflagration in Richmond.
5. Give an account of the surrender of Lee. When did it take
place?
6. What was the respective strength of the two armies at the time?
7. How did Grant show a generous spirit?
8. Describe Lee's farewell to his army.
9. What followed Lee's surrender?
10. When and where was President Davis imprisoned?
11. Was he or any other Confederate leader ever tried?
12. What did the war establish in regard to the nation?
13. Why had Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863?
14. After the war, what amendments were made to the Constitution?
15. What was the character of the men that composed the Army of
Northern Virginia?
16. Give the tribute paid to Virginia by the Washington Republican.
17. What do European critics say of Jackson's Valley Campaign and
the Army of Northern Virginia?
18. Who was Turner Ashby, and what is said of him?