Quote by Ulysses Simpson Grant, Personal

The Southern rebellion was largely the outgrowth of the Mexican war. Nations, like individuals, are punished for their transgressions. We got our punishment in the most sanguinary and expensive war of modern times.

The Southern rebellion was largely the outgrowth of the Mexi

Summary

This quote suggests that the American Civil War, known as the Southern rebellion, was a consequence of the Mexican-American War. It argues that nations, similar to individuals, face retribution for their wrongdoing. According to the quote, the punishment for America's actions in the Mexican-American War was a devastating and costly conflict, referring to the Civil War. This viewpoint attributes the outbreak of the Civil War to previous transgressions committed by the United States, linking historical events and implying that the repercussions of one war led to the subsequent violent conflict.

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By Ulysses Simpson Grant, Personal

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