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John Rawlins opposed this man’s controversial General Order No. 11, which expelled all Jews (10[1])from one captured territory. During the Chattanooga Campaign, (-5[1])this man was assigned the Division (10[1])of the Mississippi. Following his victory at Fort Donelson, (10[1])this man earned the nickname “Unconditional (10[1])Surrender.” By controlling the Mississippi River, this man split the Confederacy in half after his successful siege of Vicksburg. Robert E. Lee and this man signed a treaty at Appomattox Court House to end the Civil War. For 10 points, name this general who later became the 18th President of the United States. (10[1])■END■

ANSWER: Ulysses S. Grant
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