Ulysses S. Grant
Why and how was he significant during Civil War?
Ulysses S. Grant was significant and a great influence to everyone during the Civil War Era.
He really liked the subject of politics and always went up to date to them. probably this why he is president. other reason is that he helped Lincoln a lot before Lincoln got assassinated.
One thing is that he was a really unique president.
He had many sneaky stradegies
he waited for the south to starve during battle
he helped Lincoln in many ways
He was his go to man
he won back the nation for him/union.
He got in the army fast
He was an excellent horseman.
He was A VERY GOOD HORSE RIDER
Frequently asked questions
- He was very good at cavalry so he thought he might have a shot in the army. He did,
What battles did he won during the Civil War?
-at Fort Donelson and at the Battle of Shiloh.
Was he a good president?
-Sort of. He did tho encourage others that anyone could be president if they tried.
He signed and ended the war at Appomattox Court House.
He won the war for Lincoln and the Union/Nation. making it embarrassing loss for Robert. E Lee and a glorious win for Grant and the Union. Though, after Lincoln gets assassinated, it would be a troubling time to fix the nation. But, he does it. (with help of course).
he helped in the war for 4 YEARS!!!
He is on the $50 bill of the U.S Currency!
He was a FABULOUS horse rider!
his friends/ brother called him "useless s. grant.
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