Before grant could capture richmond, he first had to defeat confederate forces in
fredericksburg
vicksburg
gettysburg
petersburg

Petersburg

Richmond, Virginia served as the capital of the Confederate states for almost the whole Civil War. However, after a long siege from June 9, 1864, to March 25, 1865, Grant captured both Petersburg and Richmond.

The union forces first assaulted Petersburg, but as they were unsuccessful, they constructed trench lines from the eastern outskirts of Richmond to the eastern and southern outskirts of Petersburg. After the long campaign, on April 1865 , the Confederate forces abandoned both cities.

abolish

do away with

unanimous

in complete agreement

secede

separate; break free

inauguration

starting a new position with a formal ceremony.

cooperationist

people who wanted the north to cooperate with the south

surrender

to give up

volunteer

perform a service for free

draft

involuntary service in military

retreat

withdraw; move away from enemy

advisor

expert who gives advice

explanation:

these are the choices

local priests

european monarchs

common people

bible translators