From the earliest starting point of the war, an objective of the Union armed force was to catch the Confederate capital at Richmond. Petersburg had been the last barrier in Grant's way. Following a nine-month attack, Grant at long last drove Lee's armed force out of that city. Jefferson Davis realized that Richmond was devastated.
to create a permanent settlement to allow for equal access to trade
I believe it's marshy and lowland
To understand how the present affects the future
Answer: To be honest I think its false because of al my 9 years of school I've never heard of this.
Explanation: If you put false and its wrong sorry ;)