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Abraham Lincoln Lifespan
Abraham Lincoln influenced Grant in many ways. -
Born
Ulysses was born in Point Pleasant, Ohio. -
Graduated
Grant graduated from West Point Academy. -
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Mexican-American War
He fought in the war. -
Married
He got married to Julia Dent. -
First Child Born
His first of four children was born, Frederick Dent. -
Battle of Fort Sumpter
The Civil War began. -
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Civil War
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Appointed General-in-Chief
Now in command of asll Union forces. -
Surrender at Appomattox Court House
This ended the Civil War. -
Elected President
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Passed 15th Amendment
Grant passed the amendment that allowed African-American men to vote. -
Ran for Re-election
He ran for president again and won. -
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Vacation
Ulysses took a vacation around the world with his wife. -
Got Cancer
Ulysses got throat cancer that caused his death. -
Became Partner in Financial Firm
The firm went bankrupt causing him to lose lots of money. -
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Wrote Memoirs
Grant wrote memoirs to pay off debt. -
Died
He died of throat cancer in New York. -
Grant's Funeral
He had a huge ceremony in New York city. -
His Wife Died
Ulysses' wife Julia died alongside her husband. -
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Martin Luther King Jr. Timespan
He was influenced by Grant and his 15th amendment. -
Voting Rights Act is Passed
Act that aimed to overcome barriers at the state level that did not let people discriminate against voting blacks.
