What would we know about history if we didn’t also learn about the people who lived through historical events? We learn a lot about history just by knowing what the people believed or wanted, because it helps us better understand the motivations of their actions. Three people who were very important in US history were Thomas Jefferson, Ulysses S. Grant, and Robert E. Lee. Without their contributions to history, the history of the US might have been very different. The first person who is important to US history is Thomas Jefferson. Thomas Jefferson was an important President, who worked to help the economy of the country he served. “He worked to reduce taxes and cut the government’s budget believing that this would cause the economy to expand and prosper. His cuts included national defense and Jefferson restricted the regular army to three thousand men. England may have needed taxes and debt to support its military empire, but Jefferson was determined to live in peace – and that belief led him to successfully reduce America’s national debt while getting rid of all internal taxes during his first …show more content…
Lee, the general of the Confederate army. He surrendered to Ulysses S. Grant on April 9, 1865 (Locke and et al). Lee was a smart general who has fought in previous wars and was driven by the determination to win (Robert E. Lee). Lee always believed the war would last longer than one battle, opposing the thoughts of everyone else who thought it would be quick (Robert E. Lee). It is important to tell the life of Robert E. Lee in history, because he was a major figure in the Civil War. Without telling his history, the story of abolishing slavery and the Civil War can’t be complete. Without Lee’s story, there is no one person who is Grant’s opposite and yet his equal. Even though he chose to fight for the Confederacy, Robert E. Lee’s contributions to the war made it last longer, because he was a skilled
President Abraham Lincoln demanded a decisive victory. He was tired of his military leadership’s inability to decisively engage and defeat Confederate General Robert E. Lee. Allowing the war to drag on was to the Confederacies advantage. Lincoln was so frustrated that he relieved General George B. McClellan for failing to defeat Lee at Antietam, and replaced him with General Ambrose Burnside, who proved to be very conservative in battle against General Lee. Knowing that General Lee was a student of Napoleonic warfare, Burnside feared that Lee always had a large Corps in reserve waiting to flank should he be decisively engaged from the front.
During the Civil War, Ulysses S. Grant played a main part in the Union’s Victory. He did this by: Winning multiple battles, his expertise as a leader, and defeating Robert E. Lee. Grant started his career as an officer by going through the military academy called WestPoint. After graduating as a Second Lieutenant, he made his way through the ranks in the Mexican-American War. During the Civil War, he was promoted to Brigadier General, Major General and then to Lieutenant General by President Abraham Lincoln. As a General in the war, Grant won multiple battles including: Vicksburg, Shiloh, Chattanooga, and Petersburg. Vicksburg was one of his best battles. Although he was outnumbered, Grant still managed to lead his men to victory. Vicksburg was one of the main battles that turned the war around, giving the Union Army the upper hand. All of these major battles lead to the defeat and surrender of Robert E. Lee at the Appomattox Court House in 1865. General Grant’s military skills were gained throughout his life as a soldier. All of these skills were used as he defeated countless enemies and won major battles. His expertise’s lead him to victories throughout the whole war, which ultimately helped him play a main role in the Union victory.
The number 1 president of the U.S. Is George Washington. He was a commanding officer while the American Revolution was taking place and he is still one of the main authoritative and famous people in U.S. history. His benefaction stretches out really far out maybe even compared to others in the history of America. George was incorporated two different times in Germantown taking part in history. While the rebellion was taking place (1770s) George directed the U.S. forces in the Germantown war. The way to avoid the Yellow Fever Epidemic (1773), was that the statehouse had to move to Germantown, from Philadelphia. Inside of the Germantown homestead inhabitant Major Franks, George stayed there and encountered his council, that involved Alexander
One of the best commanders in the Confederate army was Lee still; the Union stood at a better standpoint during the battle. “Perhaps the most significant lesson from July 3, 1863, concerns the method of decision-making. Though he may not have seen it as such, Lee’s decision to attack was at best a close call.” (Gompert 2006, pg.7). The battle of Gettysburg did not happen intentionally, planned however Lee did an astounding job and his best to defeat the Union army. Ultimately Robert E. Lee was responsible for the South’s loss
Thomas Jefferson has an amazing role in our lives today from the hard work and time he spent to make an easier future for all of us. There are days that some of us could not thrive as the people we are without the appliances he made to make challenging tasks easier for us. Some people look up to him because he never stopped doing great things and never stopped showing unselfishness. Thomas Jefferson revolutionized the world of the 18th century and centuries to come. Thomas Jefferson was one of the most influential people of the 18th century because he was one of the founding fathers of America, he was the founder of the University of Virginia, and he was the creator of many life changing inventions, which drastically changed the world.
How many Americans recognize the man on the back of the one hundred dollar bill? Do you know who he is and why he is on the back of that bill? If you said George Washington then you are right! It is said that when one begins something that others will follow behind you and in George Washington's case that is correct. George Washington paved the way for many other presidents that followed after him up until the one we currently have today. Without our first president we would not have our current president. George Washington made huge contributions and achievements to our country that still stand today.
In “From Notes on the State of Virginia,” Thomas Jefferson includes some proposed alterations to the Virginia Laws and discusses some differences between blacks and whites. First, he describes one of the proposed revisions regarding slavery: All slaves born after the enactment of the alteration will be freed; they will live with their parents till a certain age, then be nurtured at public disbursement and sent out of state to form their own colonies such that intermarrying and conflicts can be avoided between blacks and whites. Next, Jefferson indicates some physical differences between blacks and whites, including skin color, hair, amount of exudates secreted by kidneys and glands, level of transpiration, structure in the pulmonary organ, amount of sleep, and calmness when facing dangers. As he notes, these differences point out that blacks are inferior to whites in terms of their bodies. In addition, Jefferson also asserts that the blacks’ reasoning and imagination are much inferior to the whites’ after he observes some of the art work and writings from the blacks. As a result, based on his observation, he draws a conclusion that whites are superior to blacks in terms of both body and mind. However, Jefferson’s use of hasty generalization, begging the question, and insulting language in his analysis is a huge flaw which ruins the credibility of his argument and offenses his readers.
In his extraordinary book, Lee the Last Years, Charles Flood gives a rare blend of history and emotion. After Lee’s surrender at Appomattox courthouse, he only lived a total of five years before his death. Some people might think that he was just a general, but the best years of his life were after the war because he changed the minds of the south and he changed education. Even though Robert E. Lee is best remembered for his military campaigns, this is a part of history not told in many history books because he did more than any other American to heal the wounds of the south and he served as a president for Washington College, which was later renamed after his death to be Washington and Lee University.
During his term as secretary of the treasury, he acted with the power and commanding force of a Prime Minister. None of the other founding fathers contributed as much to the economy’s growth, and the shape of the country in general, as he did. Alexander Hamilton was the most influential of the United States’ early politicians in the development of the country’s economy. One of the earliest examples of Hamilton’s power was his role in the national assumption of state debts. After the Revolutionary War, individual states had varying amounts of debt.
At the head of this revival was the memory of Stonewall Jackson, closely followed by Robert E. Lee (who would rise to the prominent position following his death in 1870). Other generals of the Confederacy who had died during the war followed, as did those who would pass on later.
Robert E. Lee was born January 19, 1807 in Stratford Hall, Virginia. He was the leading Confederate General during the United States Civil War and has been thought of as a heroic figure for the south. For the Mexican-American War, he played a big part in causing the American’s a win. Robert first commanded Virginia’s armed forces and finally became general in chief of the Confederate until the end of the Civil War. Even though the Union won the Civil War, he was thought to be a very important person during the Civil War. Robert E. Lee died October 12, 1870 in Lexington, Virginia when he was only sixty-three years old. His life shows many things leading up to becoming part of the Civil War (“Robert E. Lee”).
Robert E. Lee will always be remembered as one of the best generals the south had in the civil war. He won key battles and he had the best war strategies in the war. He was the overpowered weapon for the south in the war. But most people only remember him from the civil war, unless you are into wars and American history.
The Civil War had many battles and many good and bad leaders. The leaders were important to the war and battles. One important leader for the Union is Ulysses S. Grant. He was a general and a good general. Grant was born on April 27, 1822. Grant went to school in the U.S Military Academy. General Grant went into Tennessee to take over the Mississippi river with his army. He captured Fort Donelson. His defense was so strong the Confederates couldn't get through it. When Grant won this battle it ensured that Kentucky will stay loyal to the Union. This battle was the first major battle they won. The next battle General Grant was in was The Battle of Shiloh. Albert Sidney Johnston struck a division of Unions, that's when the battle started. The
Andrew Jackson, because he led them to a victory in the final battle. He also had a smart plan, and earned respect to be a leader of the country. In the book it says that his military success also led him to presidential success. He was also smart enough to hide, and not only be out of sight, but use cotton bales as shields for his troops. With intelligence like this, many thought of him as a possible leader. He was also called a war hero, because had he lost, the respect gained by other countries would not have existed, and other countries may not have left America alone.
The Jeffersonian Era (1800-1828) was a very important time in the United States. The Louisiana Purchase was made, which resulted in a major push for westward expansion. The U.S. resolved to war as a result over their confrontations with England. The Federalists lost power which then transferred the United States into the Era of Good Feelings due to a relatively peaceful period for the new nation. When the United States transitions to the 1820’s, major changes are obvious throughout the nation. The period between 1815 and 1840 was often referred to as the “Age of Jackson.” It ushered in radical changes in the nation’s political system, a major shift in social and cultural values, and the emergence of a national market system driven by technology,