But, war against Mexico began in 1843 so he served in the Mexican War under the command of General Taylor and General Scott. ... After the Mexican War, Grant's military career continued uneventfully and without distinction until he resigned from the army in 1854 with the rank of captain. ... He eventually became commander of all Union troops because, as Lincoln said, "I can't spare the man, he knows how to fight." ... Also, he was very much in debt and he didn't want his family to have to try and pay off his debt after he died so, he started writing his recollections to pay off...

• Word Count: 798
• Approx Pages: 3
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

The North stood opposed to this, and various other parties (including some of the Western states themselves) wanted to try a new idea called popular sovereignty. ... Wilmot and his party were not abolitionists; however, they just did not want slavery and its accompanying problems to be imported into newly formed states. ... "The experience of more than half a century, I informed Pakenham, convinced me that it would be neither humane nor wise to abolish slavery. ... The south wanted slavery allowed in the new states; the north did not; and some wanted to be able to vote on it. ... The comp...

• Word Count: 1150
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

I for one, woman as I am, would willingly spend my last breath, if need be, in behalf of the Southern Confederacy. ... And that is why I am writing. ... Come South, if you want to see noble spirits, not only in men and women, but in every child who reads and knows his rights. ... Serving various military duties in Georgia, Virginia, New York, Texas, and Mexico over the next 23 years, Lee's reputation increased in recognition and respectability, and in 1852 he was named superintendent of West Point. ... Please tell auntie and uncle I send my love as well, as I do not know when I will get...

• Word Count: 1215
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School