Part one of term paper
Introduction of a Comparison of Ulysses S. Grant and Robert E. Lee Grant and Lee: the titans of the American Civil War. It's difficult to compare their merits, because prejudice enters into the equation, rendering judgments that are tainted with passion. The cult of personality that has enveloped Lee frequently obfuscate his more mortal qua ...

Part two of term paper
... is that the Confederates of the Civil War generation were virtually unanimous in their praise and admiration of Grant. It's unfortunate that present day sympathizers of the old South have not followed their forefathers’ example. The writings of Jefferson Davis, Lee, Longstreet, Alexander Stephens, John B. Gordon and dozens of other Southern leaders reveal unqualified praise for General Grant. Robert E. Lee, specifically, spoke in glowing terms about his adversary. He was p ...