Sequencing the Life of Ulysses S. Grant
Grade Level: 5 | Lexile: 1000 | Word Count: 421
Read the passage and put the events of Grant's life in order.

Use this Activity:

Discuss -

  1. Why was Ulysses S. Grant given the nickname “Unconditional Surrender Grant” during the Civil War?
  2. What role did Grant’s military leadership play in helping the Union control the Mississippi River?
  3. How did Grant’s presidency differ from his military career?
  4. What lasting impact did Grant have on American history, both during and after the Civil War?
Reading Groups - This activity serves as an excellent tool for enrichment-based reading groups in language arts or social studies.
Morning Work - The activity takes most students about 20 minutes to complete, making it an ideal solution for morning work.
Homework - This activity is a great way to assign homework in social studies or language arts.
Whiteboard - Have students come to the whiteboard to mark the correct number next to a life event.