Ulysses+S.+Grant-A+19th+century+American+hero+by+YAMAHABLASTER

I think a hero is a person who does something good for the world or helps someone or something. Someone that makes a good difference.

He lived from April 27, 1822- July 23, 1885 The American hero I am researching is Ulysses S Grant He was an American General and the 18th president He was in office from 1869 to 1877 He was born in Point Pleasant, Ohio When he was a kid he was shy and loved horses His chores were usually taking care and feeding other families livestock He was a good student since then When he was 17 years old he was honored by receiving an appointment for West Point Military School He was one of the greatest generals. He helped the African Americans and Native Americans when he ratified the 15th amendment

"The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any state on account of race, color, or previous condition of servitude."

1 My 19th century American hero is Ulysses S. Grant. He was born on April 27th, 1822 and he died on July 23rd, 1885. He was born in point pleasant, Ohio. He was the 18th president of the United States from 1869 to 1877. Many people thought that Ulysses was the greatest general. He was a determined American General and president.

2 Ulysses was born on April 27, 1822 in Point Pleasant, Ohio. He helped many people, which is why he is called a hero today. Ulysses S. Grant helped the African and Native Americans by ratifying the 15th amendment. It lets people vote no matter what race or color they are. The 15th amendment is "The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any state on account of race, color, or previous condition of servitude." This was important because without it being confirmed then there would be much more anger with people of different races because they wouldn't get to vote. If Grant was a bad person then he wouldn't be the one to confirm the 15th amendment. You can simply tell that he was interested in helping many people and not just caring about himself.

3 Ulysses S. Grant meets the criteria of a hero because he has helped many people. Many people thought that he was one of the greatest generals. As you can tell from this quote, "I propose to fight it out on this line if it takes all summer", Grant never gave up. He helped other families when he was young too by feeding their livestock. He also spent his early life helping his father at his farm in Ohio. He fought many times in his life and he never gave up fighting. He was determined to win if it took all year.

4 Ulysses is a true hero for the people fighting for him because his strategy helped defeat General Lee of Petersburg. His soldiers won many battles while he was general. Ulysses S. Grant was determined to defeat any battle thats thrown at him and he surely did. He was strong and he never gave up on a battle. He was a great Union General. In 1862, he led his forces to victory at Fort Henry in Tennessee. His forces also won victories at Shiloh, Vicksburg, and Chattanooga. His forces were winning many battles with him as General.

5 Ulysses S. Grant was famous for many reasons. One reason that he was famous for is that he was the 18th President of the United States. Another reason that he was famous for was that he was an American General. It's not just that he was an American General, its that he was a great Union General. Everyone fighting for him liked him as General.

6 I think that if Ulysses S. Grant gave advice to today's youth he would say many things. But one of the first things I think he would say is to never give up and keep fighting for what you believe in. Ulysses S. Grant rarely gave up in things he believed in. In battles, he would fight until he won. He would keep on fighting and fighting... and fighting. He simply just never gave up. That is what I think Ulysses S. Grant would tell today's youth if he were still alive.

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