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What was one of the key tactical decisions made by Ulysses S. Grant during the Vicksburg Campaign?

To lay siege to the city instead of assaulting it directlyTo split his forces into smaller unitsTo rely solely on naval power for the siegeTo wait for reinforcements from the eastern front

During the Overland Campaign, what tactic did Grant employ to counter Lee's defensive positions?

Continuous frontal assaults without restFlanking movements to change attack anglesEncircling the army to cut off supply linesWithdrawal to regroup and reassess strategy

What impact did Grant's decision to pursue Lee's army relentlessly after the Battle of the Wilderness have?

It weakened Union morale significantlyIt led to a series of costly but pivotal engagementsIt allowed Lee to regroup and counterattack effectivelyIt pushed Confederate troops into Kentucky

Assessment

What was one of the key tactical decisions made by Ulysses S. Grant during the Vicksburg Campaign?

During the Overland Campaign, what tactic did Grant employ to counter Lee's defensive positions?

What impact did Grant's decision to pursue Lee's army relentlessly after the Battle of the Wilderness have?