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Ulysses Grant (1822-1885) commanded the victorious Union army during the American Civil War (1861-1865) and served as the 18th U.S. president from 1869 to 1877. An Ohio native, Grant graduated from West Point and fought in the Mexican-American War (1846-1848). During the Civil War, Grant, an aggressive and determined leader, was given command of all the U.S. armies. After the war he became a national hero, and the Republicans nominated him for president in 1868. A primary focus of Grant’s administration was Reconstruction, and he worked to reconcile the North and South while also attempting to protect the civil rights of newly freed black slaves. While Grant was personally honest, some of his associates were corrupt and his administration was tarnished by various scandals. …show more content…
In this essay, the author
- Explains that ulysses grant commanded the victorious union army during the american civil war and served as the 18th u.s. president from 1869 to 1877.
- Explains that hiram ulysses grant was born on april 27, 1822, in point pleasant, ohio, and moved with his parents, jesse grant (1794-1873) and hannah simpson (1798-1883), to georgetown, where his father ran a tannery.
- Describes how jesse grant arranged for his son's admission to the u.s. military academy at west point. he accepted ulysses s. grant as his real name, although the "s" did not stand for anything.
- Describes how ulysses grant was reunited with his family at white haven, the missouri plantation where julia had grown up, and moved to galena, illinois, where he worked in his father's leather goods business.
- Narrates how ulysses grant became america's first four-star general after the war. he was impeached but acquitted in 1868. the republicans nominated grant as their presidential candidate.
- Explains that ulysses grant entered the white house in the middle of the reconstruction era. he supported pardons for former confederate leaders and protected the civil rights of freed slaves.
- Explains that ulysses grant's presidency was marked by scandal and corruption, although he did not participate in or profit from the misdeeds perpetrated by some of his associates and appointees.
- Narrates how ulysses grant and his family embarked on a two-year trip around the world during which they met with dignitaries and cheering crowds.
The following year, he moved with his parents, Jesse Grant (1794-1873) and Hannah Simpson Grant (1798-1883), to Georgetown, Ohio, where his father ran a tannery. Did You …show more content…
As president, Grant tried to foster a peaceful reconciliation between the North and South. He supported pardons for former Confederate leaders while also attempting to protect the civil rights of freed slaves. In 1870, the 15th Amendment, which gave black men the right to vote, was ratified. Grant signed legislation aimed at limiting the activities of white terrorist groups like the Ku Klux Klan that used violence to intimidate blacks and prevent them from voting. At various times, the president stationed federal troops throughout the South to maintain law and order. Critics charged that Grant’s actions violated states’ rights, while others contended that the president did not do enough to protect
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- Explains that ulysess s. grant was the 18th president of the united states and was in office for two terms, 1869-1877. he led the union over the confederates during the civil war.
- Explains that ulyss grant was a well-known war hero before coming into the office. he was appointed general-in-chief of the united states armies, shortly after that he began his career in politics.
- Explains that grant was respected by many and convinced by the radicals to run for president. he supported policies that did not allow the leaders of the confederacy to hold political power.
- Explains that grant never had any stand out accomplishments while in office and was known for being slightly ignorant with many things he did.
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- Analyzes how grant's vice president was schuyler colfax, a radical republican who supported grant and wanted to run with him.
- Explains that grant was known for many mistakes or things he did not do while in office. he did little to move the country forward and was often looking to congress for direction, instead of taking action.
- Explains that grant had several important events occur during his presidency, such as the first transcontinental railroad, the black friday financial panic, and the 15th amendment.
- Opines that grant was a good war hero and will be remembered for his efforts and battles won before coming into presidency.
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- Describes ulysses s. grant, the leader of the union army during the civil war, as a determined, brave, and non-judgemental person.
- Explains that ulysses grant had an unexceptional childhood, filled with many learning experiences. his father was jesse root grant, and his mother was hannah simpson grant.
- Analyzes how hiram grant's childhood was a good balance of fun and work, helping shape who he would become.
- Explains that hiram grant was enrolled in the u.s. military academy in west point, new york in 1839. he was nicknamed uncle sam for his initials of ‘u. s.
- Explains that grant was an average student, graduating in 1843 at the middle of his class. he was commissioned second lieutenant of the fourth u. s. infantry regiment, not in the cavalry as he had hoped.
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- Explains that ulysses s. grant was a master war strategist who won the first major union victories during the civil war. political leadership proved to be far different from military leadership for grant.
- Narrates how grant was commissioned as brevet 2nd lieutenant, assigned to the 4th u.s. infantry, and sent to jefferson barracks near st. louis, mo. this romance was temporarily interrupted when orders were given that sent grant's regiment
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- Narrates how president lincoln appointed grant brigadier general of volunteers, and he occupied paducah, kentucky at the strategic junction of the ohio and tennessee rivers.
- Explains that grant became prominent in the nation in 1862 when he captured forts donelson and henry within twenty days and captured over 14,000 confederate troops.
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- Analyzes how ulysses s. grant's military leadership was characterized by three distinct leadership traits. he was determined, inspirational, and morally courageous on and off the battlefield.
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- Analyzes how ulysses s. grant's determination refutes the leadership myth that great leaders are born, not made.
- Explains that grant's superior military leadership was his ability to inspire his subordinates and peers. grant inspired his men through his expert power, and they trusted his knowledge.
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- Explains that ulysses s. grant commanded the union army during the bloodiest war in the history of america. his parents, jesse and hannah, were strict with all of his siblings except for him.
- Analyzes how grant's classmates respected him but did not have high expectations of him. his remarkable horse-riding skills seemed sure to land him a spot in the army’s cavalry.
- Describes how grant's unit brought him to texas where he fought in the mexican-american war from 1846 to 1848. his heroism earned him the position of a quartermaster.
- Analyzes how grant was more concerned about the death of his comrades than the victory. he wrote a letter to julia dent saying, "the loss of officers and men killed and wounded is frightful."
- Analyzes how the conflict between the north and south over their contrasting lifestyles peaked. slavery played an important role in causing the civil war.
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- Explains that ulysses s. grant was elected to be the 18th president of the united states. "let us have peace" were his last words in his acceptance speech.
- Explains that during grant's presidency, he "fought ku klux klan violence, encouraged passage of the fifteenth amendment, signed civil rights acts of 1870 and 1875 guaranteeing equal rights to african-americans, and used the army to build the republican party in the south."
- Describes how grant developed throat cancer after two terms of presidency. century magazine asked him to write articles about his civil war experience. he organized his memoirs into a book which financially benefitted his family.
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- Explains that the republican party passed national legislation to secure free blacks' rights after the civil war. the 13th, 14th and 15th amendments to the constitution protected and established black freedoms.
- Explains that mississippi's black code allowed blacks to own personal property, but prohibited them from owning their own farms outside the city. the law was contradictory to itself in that it required them to have a lawful home or employment.
- Explains that the seventh section of these black codes allowed for the return of freed blacks to their employers if they were to quit "the service of his or her employer before the expiration of their term of service without good cause."
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557 wordsRead More - Why Ulysses S. Grant Won The Civil War?analytical essayWhen Grant became president, the country had just come from one of the worst civil wars in humankind history, and there was a need for healing because there was still a feeling of animosity between the Northerners and the Southerners. Some people were not very receptive to the idea of reconstruction. Furthermore, other people were of the opinion that soldiers who participated in the Civil War should not be granted pardons. Grant had to tackle the difficult challenge of trying to unite Americans together and at the same time he also hard to fight the Southerners and prevent them from re-enslaving black people. White explains how Grant desperately used the government’s resources to put up a spirited fight against white racists insurgent groups like the Ku Klux Klan in order to protect the civil rights of African Americans (White, 2016). I agree that Grant was a great and compassionate president. Although Grant was raised in a family that did not support slavery, he married into a family that owned slaves, and for many years he was ambivalent when it came to the topic of slavery. But when he assumed a position of leadership, he understood that his role had changed, and he was no accountable for protecting the civil rights of many citizens, and he did exactly that. Grant was a great advocator for the rights of African Americans. I support White’s argument that Grant was
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- Analyzes how white argues that modern americans need to pay homage to grant as he is one of the most important presidents in american history.
- Analyzes how white illuminates grant's all-rounded incredible persona sharing the positive image of a man who was many things including father, husband, devoted soldier, outstanding author, and charismatic president
- Analyzes how white shares grant's valor, his modest personality, and custom of always seeking and respecting the advice of competent officers below his rank. white dismisses the arguments that grant was not a great commander.
- Agrees with white that grant was a fine soldier, and his precise organization and leadership helped the union win the war against the confederate forces.
- Analyzes how white argues that grant was a victim of his own goodness. his friends betrayed his trust and engaged in numerous corrupt deals that tainted grant’s presidency.
- Opines that grant was a great and compassionate president, despite being ambivalent about slavery. he fought against the ku klux klan in order to protect the civil rights of african americans.
- Analyzes how white shares grant's commitment to family by explaining how he always wanted the best for his family.
- Concludes that white's coverage of grant’s life in this book is important to understanding the history of america and shedding light on his contribution to the country.
1393 wordsRead More - Ulysses S. Grant Research Paperexplanatory essayUlysses S. Grant served as a U.S. general and commander of the Union armies during the American Civil War. From there, he soon became the 18th U.S. president. However, before then, Ulysses S Grant was born as Hiram Ulysses Grant in Point Pleasant, Ohio on April 27, 1822. Born to Hannah and Jesse Grant, he was the first born out of the six children. A year after his birth, his family moved to Georgetown, Ohio.
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- Explains that ulysses s. grant served as a u.s. general and commander of the union armies during the american civil war.
- Describes how grant's father worked as a tanner, taking animal hides to turn into leather, with skinned and raw animal carcasses everywhere and hidings in stinking chemicals. he enjoyed riding horses, which helped him handle unruly horses later in his life.
- Explains that grant was a quiet, keen, and sensitive youth with much interest in education. his family couldn't afford to send him to college.
- Explains that grant's time at west point was difficult due to his limited education in the midwest. he did well in math and drawing, but everything else was ordinary. many, if not all his peers, were in awe of his exceptional riding ability.
- Describes how grant was assigned to the fourth infantry at the jefferson barracks, where he met his roommate, frederick dent. their mutual love for one another was not delayed by grant's service in the mexican war, though it did delay their marriage for several years.
562 wordsRead More - Ulysses S. Grant: A Naive Leaderexplanatory essayUlysses S. Grant was born on April 27th 1822 in Point Pleasant, Ohio. His father was a leather tanner named Jesse Grant and his mother’s name was Hannah Simpson Grant. Due to a mistake when he attended West Point, they changed his name to Ulysses Simpson Grant from his original name Hiram Ulysses Grant. Grant attended West point graduating 21st out of 39 in his class of 1843. (Civil War Trust 2014) His reputation proved that he was a no nonsense leader that did whatever it took to accomplish the mission. Grant took action even in the face of certain death as well as disobeying orders to complete his duty. After the Mexican War, Grant was assigned to the West Coast where he served as a Captain but subsequently resigned for being suspected
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- Explains that ulysses s. grant was born on april 27th 1822 in point pleasant, ohio. his father was a leather tanner named jesse and his mother was hannah simpson grant.
- Explains that president lincoln promoted ulysses s. grant to be the commander for all union troops. he defeated many confederate generals like albert johnston at shiloh.
- Explains that bg george g meade, along with general george mcclellan, were not very successful on the battlefield. they were frustrated that lincoln didn't finish off the army of northern virginia when they were weak at the battle of gettysburg.
- Opines that general robert e. lee was the most elusive and illustrious commander in the south. his men had very little supplies and were living in worse conditions than union soldiers.
688 wordsRead More - Hiram Ulyssess Grant Research Paperanalytical essayHiram Ulysses Grant was born in Point Pleasant, Ohio, on April 27, 1822, to his father Jesse Root Grant and his mother Hannah Grant. His father, Jesse Root Grant, was from St. Louis County, Missouri. His father received a poor education as a child, and grew up to be a tanner and a businessman. His mother, Hannah Grant was from Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. They were married in June 1821, almost a year before Grant was born. In 1823, the family moved to Georgetown in Brown County, Ohio, it was there that Grant started attending school.
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- Explains that hiram ulysses grant was born in point pleasant, ohio, on april 27, 1822, to his father jesse root grant and his mother hannah grant.
- Explains that the schools were indifferent. there were no free schools, and none in which the scholars were classified. a single teacher would have thirty or forty scholars, male and female, from the infant learning the a b c’s up to the young lady of eighteen
- Explains that grant didn't excel at west point, earning average grades and receiving demerits for slovenly dress and tardiness, and ultimately decided that the academy "had no charm" for him.
- Describes how grant left the academy with plans to resign after his four-year term of duty. he was made regimental quartermaster, with the rank of brevet second lieutenant.
- Narrates how grant was stationed in missouri and engaged to julia dent in 1844. he served as a quartermaster and overseer of supplies during the mexican-american war.
- Analyzes how black and his wife were married in 1848 and had four children. their father opposed the match, saying the boy was too poor, and she answered angrily that she was poor herself.
- Describes how grant was forced to leave his wife and children to return to duty in california and oregon. he drank so much that he was asked to resign from the army and returned to ohio and tried to learn how to farm.
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