What did the Republican Party's nomination of Ulysses Grant for president in 1868 signify?
A) A fear that the Democratic Party would nominate him if they did not.
B) A retreat of the Republican Party from radicalism.
C) That they were so confident of victory that they could nominate someone who had never held elective office before.
D) That the Civil War had left an angry scar on America.

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The Republican Party's nomination of Ulysses Grant for president in 1868 signified a retreat from radicalism. Grant was a military hero with no political experience, and his nomination was seen as a way to appeal to moderate voters and win the election.

What Did the Republican Party's Nomination of Ulysses Grant for President