Ulysses S. Grant

American Presidents

Int – Adv
Teens & Adults
Grades 9–12

In this lesson, students learn about the eighteenth president of the United States and his role in the Civil War. They review new vocabulary and discuss Grant’s nickname.

This content may not be appropriate for all students. Teacher discretion is advised.

Focus

academic
reading
writing
interpretive

Vocabulary

commanding officer
battle
quartermaster
lieutenant
front lines
civilian
regiment
volunteer
Confederate
Union
surrender
terms
hostilities
in ruins
brigadier general
A spinning paper plane