"After the conference of the 22d, and because of it, I decided to return to Richmond and employ all the power of my office to increase the strength of the army, so as the better to enable it to meet the public need, whether in offensive-defensive or purely defensive operations, as opportunity should offer for the one, or the renewal of invasion require the other."

- Jefferson Davis

The Battle of marked the greatest success of Jefferson Davis’ strategy.

Select one:

Fredericksburg

Vicksburg

Jonesborough

Gettysburg

Read the excerpt from the writings of olaudah equiano, an african who was shipped to the americas on a slave ship. the closeness of the place, and the heat of the climate, added to the number in the ship, which was so crowded that each had scarcely room to turn himself, almost suffocated us. what conclusion can be drawn about slave ships from this description?

Ahistorian who compares the expansion of political systems to the expansion of economic systems is organizing history by o a. region b. culture c. period d. theme

Which of the following scenarios best shows the relationship between personal and civic responsibility? tara stays home on friday night to babysit her sister instead of going to a movie with her friends. theo asks neighbors to sign a petition asking the city council to lower the speed limit in their neighborhood to make it safer for children. natalie watches a presidential debate with her parents in order to complete a homework assignment for school. nick’s scout troop adopts a section of highway in their community to keep free from litter.