ULYSSES S. GRANT 18th President of the US Buschistory Presents – The Presidents

The Election 1. President: Ulysses S. Grant__ Number 18 VP - Shuyler Colfax 2. Political Party Republican 3. Term of Office _ Who came before and after him, and what were their Political parties? Andrew Johnson (Democrat) preceded him and Rutherford B. Hayes (Republican) followed him. 5. Were there any unusual circumstances surrounding his ascent to the presidency? If so, describe the situation in specific detail. Grant followed the disgraced Andrew Johnson. His record as a war hero helped elevate him to the presidency. Electors – U.S. Grant 214, Horatio Seymour 80

The Office 6. Are there any catch phrases or terms specifically associated with this president? If so, list and explain them Blood and Guts Grant, Never Retreat Grant, 7. When he left office, was it by: choice, defeat, natural death, assassination, or resignation. Explain your answer. He served two terms.

Domestic Issues and Events 1869 – Transcontinental Railroad completed, Black Friday Gold Scandal (James Fisk and Jay Gould manipulated the price of Gold) 1870 – 15 th Amendment – Force Bills to make Southern States comply with Reconstruction legislation – Credit Mobilier Scandal uncovered (Transcontinental RR Scandal of dummy business structures)

Domestic Issues and Events - Continued 1873 – Panic of – Delinquent Tax Scandal ( Treas. Sec. William Richardson and John D. Sanborn) 1875 – Whiskey Ring (Federal officials diverted tax dollars into their own pockets), Specie Act – Gold to replace currency 1876 – Belknap Bribery (Sec. of War William Belknap was taking bribe money from traders at Indian posts) Admitted to the Union – Colorado 1876

Foreign Policy and Events 1871 – Treaty of Washington – The Confederacy damaged several Union ships in British ports during the Civil War. Britain awarded the US $15.5 million