Why did Grant not want his troops to celebrate the surrender of the Confederate troops?

Question

1. It could bring surprise attacks on the North.
2. It would not help in unifying the nation again
3. It would cause his troops to view Southerners as countrymen.
4. It could cause the South to revoke their surrender.

Answer 1

The correct answer is: 2. It would not help in unifying the nation again.

Ulysses S. Grant believed that celebrating the surrender of Confederate troops could exacerbate divisions between the North and South, rather than fostering reconciliation and healing after the Civil War. He understood the importance of moving towards national unity rather than celebrating victory over former adversaries.