Question

1. match the military leader to their major contributions to the civil war.

ulysses s. grant
robert e. lee
thomas \stonewall\ jackson
william t. sherman
jefferson davis
union general; led \march to the sea\ using total war tactics through georgia
president of the confederate states of america; oversaw confederate government and war efforts
general of the union army; led victories at vicksburg and appomattox; used total war strategy to weaken the south
confederate general; known for bravery and tactics at the battle of bull run
commander of the confederate army; led southern forces in major battles like gettysburg

Explanation:

Each leader is matched to their key Civil War role/contribution based on historical records:

• Ulysses S. Grant was Union Army General with victories at Vicksburg/Appomattox using total war.
• Robert E. Lee commanded Confederate forces at Gettysburg.
• Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson was a brave Confederate general at Bull Run.
• William T. Sherman led the Union's "March to the Sea" via Georgia with total war tactics.
• Jefferson Davis was President of the Confederate States overseeing their war efforts.

Answer:

• Ulysses S. Grant: General of the Union Army; Led victories at Vicksburg and Appomattox; used total war strategy to weaken the South
• Robert E. Lee: Commander of the Confederate Army; led Southern forces in major battles like Gettysburg
• Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson: Confederate General; Known for bravery and tactics at the Battle of Bull Run
• William T. Sherman: Union General; Led "March to the Sea" using total war tactics through Georgia
• Jefferson Davis: President of the Confederate States of America; Oversaw Confederate government and war efforts