Ulysses Simpson Grant's rise through the ranks of the union army was nothing short of remarkable. ... By a political fluke he was promoted to brigadier general, of which his father gave him some practical advice, "Be careful, Ulysses, you're a general now: it's a good job, don't lose it-(Foote, Vol 1 196). ...
The American Civil War I. INTRODUCTION The purpose of this paper is to illustrate the events surrounding the end of the American Civil War. This war was a war of epic proportion. Never before and not since have so many Americans died in battle. The American Civil War was truly tragic in terms of h...
The American Civil War I. INTRODUCTION The purpose of this paper is to illustrate the events surrounding the end of the American Civil War. This war was a war of epic proportion. Never before and not since have so many Americans died in battle. The American Civil War was truly tragic in terms of h...
