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Ulysses S. Grant

For Students 8th - 12th
In this online interactive history learning exercise, students respond to 8 short answer and essay questions about Ulysses S. Grant. Students may check some of their answers on the interactive learning exercise. 
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Interactive
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Ulysses S. Grant

For Students 8th - 12th
In this online interactive American history activity, students respond to 50 multiple choice questions about the life and accomplishments of Ulysses S. Grant.
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Lesson Plan
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Civil War Leaders

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders explore leaders of the Civil War. In this history lesson, 5th graders use picture puzzles, vocabulary, worksheets, WebQuest, a Venn Diagram and role play activities in order to learn who the Civil War leaders were, what...
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Worksheet
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President William Taft

For Students 4th - 5th
In this US history worksheet, learners read a biography about President William Taft and answer ten true and false questions.
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Lesson Plan
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Lesson Plan on Military Leaders in the American Civil War

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Young scholars, in groups, half representing the Confederacy, half the Union, conduct research to find out about important Civil War military leaders from each side. They find the answers to a variety of questions regarding their...
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Website
University of Virginia

Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: Ulysses S. Grant

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive biography of Ulysses S. Grant including information about his life before his presidency, detailed essays on various aspects of presidency, brief biographies of members of his cabinet, and copies of his presidential papers.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: The Presidents Biography: 18. Ulysses S. Grant

For Students 9th - 10th
A concise biography featuring the professional life of President Ulysses S. Grant. Identify details of his domestic policy, foreign affairs, and presidential politics as well as events during the era of Grant's administration.
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Other

Potus: Ulysses S. Grant

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive facts about Ulysses S. Grant and his presidency. Includes biography, election results, cabinet members, odd facts, and notable events.
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A&E Television

History.com: American Presidents: Ulysses S. Grant

For Students 9th - 10th
This easy-to-navigate site has President Ulysses Grant's biography, significant events in his life, an image gallery, and video clips.
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Website
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National Park Service: Presidential Log Cabins: Ulysses S. Grant, Hero of the Civil War

For Students 9th - 10th
Part of a larger biography of presidents is this article which focuses on Ulysses S. Grant in his role as general in the Civil War.
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Handout
The White House

The White House: Presidents: Ulysses S. Grant

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief biography focusing primarily on Grant's military and presidential years. A black and white photo is included.
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Handout
American Battlefield Trust

American Battlefield Trust: Civil War Biography: Ulysses S. Grant

For Students 9th - 10th
Biographical profile of Ulysses S. Grant summarizes essential events of his military career.
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Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: Biography of President Ulysses S. Grant for Kids

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn more about the biography of Ulysses S. Grant who was the 18th president of the United States.
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Article
Siteseen

Siteseen: American Historama: Ulysses S Grant

For Students 9th - 10th
Facts, biography, and accomplishments of the life of Ulysses Grant and summaries of important events during his presidency.
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Website
Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian Education: Spotlight: Biography: The Civil War

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief biographies of 7 significant people of Civil War-era America. Each has a portrait from the National Portrait Gallery. Biographies on: Henry Clay, Thaddeus Stevens, John Ericsson, Robert E. Lee, Abraham Lincoln, Julia Ward Howe, and...
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Handout
US Department of State

Biographies of the Secretaries of State: Elihu Benjamin Washburne (1816 1887)

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: u.s. Grant: Warrior Biography: Abraham Lincoln

For Students 9th - 10th
A profile of Abraham Lincoln's life leading up to and during his professional career as President of the United States during the Civil War.
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Handout
US Department of State

Biographies of the Secretaries of State: Hamilton Fish (1808 1893)

For Students 9th - 10th
Short bio of Hamilton Fish, a prominent statesmen who served as Secretary of State under Ulysses S. Grant.
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Handout
White House Historical Association

The White House Historical Association: The Presidents

For Students 9th - 10th
Complete biographies and photos of all past presidents.
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Website
Other

Ohio Public Library Information Network: Famous Ohioans

For Students 3rd - 8th
Ohio Public Library Information Network provides this site where you can play games, read biographies, find book titles and links for more information about astronauts, Indians, inventors, presidents, and women.
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Graphic
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Spotlight: Biography: The Civil War

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief biographies of 7 significant people of Civil War-era America. Each has a portrait from the National Portrait Gallery. Biographies on: Henry Clay, Thaddeus Stevens, John Ericsson, Robert E. Lee, Abraham Lincoln, Julia Ward Howe, and...
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Handout
Son of the South

Son of the South: Union Generals

For Students 9th - 10th
Presents biographies and resources for six Union Army generals.
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Handout
Civil War Home

Home of the American Civil War: The Wester Theater: The Opening Moves

For Students 9th - 10th
From "Epic Battles of the Civil War, 1861-1865" comes this overview of the Main Western Theater in 1861 and 1862. Read about the struggle for Kentucky and the success of the Union at Ft. Henry and Ft. Donelson. Hyperlinks to battle...
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Curated OER

Spotlight: Biography: The Civil War

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief biographies of 7 significant people of Civil War-era America. Each has a portrait from the National Portrait Gallery. Biographies on: Henry Clay, Thaddeus Stevens, John Ericsson, Robert E. Lee, Abraham Lincoln, Julia Ward Howe, and...