What statement best describes Ulysses S. Grant?

Answer 1

Ulysses S. Grant was one of the great generals of all time. He was the winning general of the American Civil War, graciously taking the sword of General Robert E. Lee in surrender. Enormously popular after the war, Grant ran for and was elected president. Unfortunately, his popularity did not extend throughout his presidency.

Answer 2

Ulysses S. Grant first served in US Army invading Mexico in the Mexican-American War. In the Civil War he served as a Union General, first in the Western Theater at the Battle of Shiloh and taking Vicksburg. Then Lincoln promoted him General-in-Chief and transferred him to the Eastern Theater for the Wilderness campaign and seige of Richmond. He was the Union General who accepted the surrender of Robert E. Lee at Appomattox, Virginia, virtually ending combat in the Civil War.

Answer 3

Hiram Ulysses Grant is better known as Ulysses S. Grant. When he went to the military academy, he didn't want HUG stencilled on all his equipment, so he changed his name.

Answer 4

Ulysses S. Grant was a Civil War hero, and the 18th president of the United States. Hope this helps :)

Answer 5

Union General during Civil War who became President.

Answer 6

General of the Northern Army in the Civil War

Answer 7

Because he could