Ulysses S. Grant

Due to victories in the west during the war by Ulysses S. Grant, President Lincoln has given Grant control of the Union army. Many southern leaders believe that giving him total control over the union army by making him commander will be a grave mistake that Lincoln will regret in the future. Grant earned his place at the top of the army by doing whatever Lincoln said, and by the reckless captures of forts Henry and Donelson. Also by capturing the capital of Tennessee, and wouldn’t stop in…

There are so many civil war generals who can be overlooked because of the famous generals such as Ulysses S Grant or Robert E Lee. However, the smaller generals are also important. Men like George Stoneman were influential to the Civil War. Just because their names are unknown to most does not make them any less important. George Stoneman was born in New York on August 8, 1822 to parents George and Katharine Cheney Aldrich(George Stoneman). George was the oldest of 10 children(The American…

The Civil War was a conflict that was fought between the United States of America (Union) and The Confederate States of America between 1861 through 1865. There were many battles that were fought within the Civil War that were considered significant battles in American history like The Battle of Bull Run or The battle of Vicksburg. However, The Battle of Gettysburg proves to be the most meaningful battle within the Civil War. The Battle of Gettysburg was Robert E. Lee’s most ambitious attempt to…

Abraham Lincoln’s entire presidency was encompassed by the trials of the Civil War. As any successful leader, his time included failures that helped him in the long run. Lincoln was forced to make many difficult decisions that both did and did not turn result in his favor. The strengths and weaknesses which Lincoln displayed during the war led to the ultimate success for the Union in uniting the states. Lincoln’s failures can be considered part of what drove him to succeed. In terms of…

During the Civil War, the famous generals, Ulysses S. Grant and Robert E. Lee, paved the way for new American ideals. Bruce Catton analyzes the contrast between the beliefs and strategies of Grant and Lee, while comparing their similar personalities in his essay, “Grant and Lee: A study in Contrast.” These two powerful generals, different yet similar, reflect the strength of opposing views which had come to a final collision. Catton creates a serious tone, while also developing symbolism and…

War, a lot of people played different roles on both the Confederate and the Union sides of the war. There were spies who used their seductive powers to get information out of the officers and women who dressed up as men to be accepted as a soldier 's. The Civil War influenced much of society by beginning segregation, secession, and gave rights to slaves. According to the biography on her website, Karen Abbott is the New York Times bestselling author of Sin in the Second City, American Rose, and…

Chester Alan Arthur became the 21st President of the United States in 1881 and served a four-year term up until 1885. Arthur’s presidency is often overlooked and his reputation was neither good nor bad. Although he was an accidental president and in a time of distrust in the political system, Arthur surpassed expectations when he calmed the nation and helped end the corrupt political system that brought him to power. Chester Arthur was born on October 5, 1829 in Fairfield, Vermont to…

Freedom is based on personal views. If someone has strict parents, they may see staying out past ten o’clock one night as freedom. However, someone who has parents that let them come and go doesn’t see staying out past ten o’clock as freedom. The African Americans viewed freedom based on everything that was occurring in society around them. Think about how many times someone has told you, you cannot do something but everyone else is doing it. That is the most frustrating thing in life, and to be…

Sherman was given control of the district of Tennessee, but when Grant was promoted, Sherman assumed the position as commander of the army of Tennessee. When Grant was promoted, he gave Sherman the position of supreme command in the west. With nearly 100,000 troops and 254 cannons, Sherman began his campaign to capture Atlanta. He was met with opposition from Joe…

her by. O’Reilly pans back to the white house and Mary Lincoln’s decision to see the one-night-only performance Our American Cousin in Ford’s. Lincoln agrees, not knowing it is the last play he will ever witness. Against the wishes of the Lincolns, Grant declines their offer to see the play, unknowingly sparing his own life. Booth’s cue to commence the first show was at 10:15 p.m. This was a key moment in the play when the crowd roars with laughter from a joke, giving Booth time to escape.…