US Department of State
Biographies of the Secretaries of State: Elihu Benjamin Washburne (1816 1887)
Brief biography of Elihu Benjamin Washburne who served as a temporary appointment to Secretary of State under Ulysses S. Grant for less than a month in 1869.
Read Works
Read Works: Slavery, Civil War & Reconstruction the Generals of the Civil War
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about four Civil War generals: Robert E. Lee, Ulysses S. Grant, T.J. "Stonewall" Jackson, and William Tecumseh Sherman. A question sheet is available to help students build skills...
American Battlefield Trust
American Battlefield Trust: Civil War: Maps of Fort Donelson, Tennessee (1862)
Maps of Fort Donelson, Tennessee, site of Civil War battle in February, 1862 in which General Ulysses S. Grant was victorious and ensuring Kentucky would stay in the Union. Accompanied by informational text explaining the history.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Us History: 1844 1877: Later Stages of the Civil War 1863
In the year 1863, US General Ulysses S. Grant succeeds in securing the western theatre of war and moves east to take on Robert E. Lee. [5 min, 51 sec]
Ibis Communications
Eye Witness to History: Surrender at Appomattox, 1865
This article describes the events leading up to the surrender of the South and the surrender itself. Includes communication between Grant and Lee leading to their meeting at Appomattox.
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National Park Service: Petersburg National Battlefield: Weldon Railroad
A day-by-day look at Grant's attempt to cut off rail supplies to Lee in Petersburg by capturing the Weldon Railroad. From the National Park Service.
Siteseen
Siteseen: Civil Conflict: Civil War End
Summarizes the events that led to the surrender of the South and the end of the Civil War in 1865. Includes a short fact sheet of frequently asked questions.
Civil War Home
Home of the American Civil War: Battle of Fort Donelson
A thorough overview of the Battle of Fort Donelson from the United States Civil War. It contains links to official records and actual accounts of the battle.
Civil War Home
Home of the American Civil War: Confederate View on Vicksburg Campaign
Discusses the Confederates' views of the Vicksburg Campaign. Taken from "Confederate Military History."
Civil War Home
Home of the American Civil War: Vicksburg During the Siege
An essay by Edward S. Gregory, from the "Annals of War," describing what life was like in Vicksburg during the siege.
Civil War Home
Home of the American Civil War: Battle of Fort Donelson
A detailed account of the Battle of Fort Donelson from "The Confederate Military History."
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National Park Service: Cwsac Battle Summaries: Battle Summary of Fort Donelson
This site, which is provided for by the National Park Service, gives a complete summary of the Civil War Battle at Fort Donelson.
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National Park Service: Vicksburg National Military Park: Vicksburg Campaign
This resource provides detailed information on the Vicksburg campaign and siege, culminating in the surrender of the city and its defending army.
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National Park Service: Richmond National Battlefield: Cold Harbor
A chronological description of the events of the Battle of Cold Harbor. There is a link to a descriptive tour and map of the battle field.
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National Park Service: Vicksburg National Military Park: First Assault
A short description of the U.S. initial attack to take over Vicksburg.
Other
Civil War Album: Fort Donelson, Fort Heiman, Fort Henry
This site contains photos taken currently at Fort Donelson and Fort Henry Civil War sites, with some drawings and historical photos. Use the pull-down menu to find a description of the Union victories at Ft. Henry and Donelson, as well...
Siteseen
Siteseen: American Historama: Whiskey Ring Scandal
Learn all about the Whiskey Ring Scandal, a conspiracy of distillers to bribe government officials and to defraud the government of the excise taxes on liquor during Grant's administration.
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Virtual Museum of San Francisco Ulysses S. Grant and the Gold Rush
From Ulysses S. Grant's memoirs is this description of his 1852 trip to California across Panama and his stay in San Francisco.
270 To Win
270towin: 1872 Presidential Election
Provides detailed electoral facts for the presidential election of 1872 won by Ulysses S. Grant. Another candidate, Horace Greeley, died before the Electoral College cast its votes; it is so far the only election in which a Presidential...
270 To Win
270towin: 1868 Presidential Election
Provides detailed electoral facts for the presidential election of 1868 won by Ulysses S. Grant, the first presidential election to take place during Reconstruction.
Texas State Library and Archives Commission
Texas State Library and Archives Commission: The 1860s: Reconstruction
Here is an article on the Reconstruction, which touches briefly on several issues that arose during this period, specifically in Texas: President Johnson's Reconstruction plan, assimilation and rights of freed slaves, the 13th and 14th...
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Siteseen: American Historama: Battle of Little Bighorn Facts
Provides a summary and list of interesting facts about the Battle of Little Bighorn.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: General Ulysses S. Grant
(1822-1885) Eighteenth president of the Unites states1869-1876 and Civil war general for the Union.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: General Ulysses S. Grant
(1822-1885) U.S. president 1868-1876
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