sherman
sherman — noun
1. William Tecumseh Sherman (1820–1891), a famous Union general during the American
William Tecumseh Sherman (1820–1891), a famous Union general during the American Civil War. He is best known for his March to the Sea through Georgia and the Carolinas, a military campaign that helped end the war.
General William Tecumseh Sherman led a famous march across Georgia in 1864.
key event: Sherman's March to the Sea
Rin's class studied Sherman's military strategy during the Civil War unit at school.
The town was burned down during Sherman's march through the state of South Carolina.
After the war, William Tecumseh Sherman served as commanding general of the U.S. Army.
用法筆記
This is by far the most widely recognized 'Sherman' in American history. He is typically referred to as 'General Sherman' or 'William Tecumseh Sherman' — using just 'Sherman' in a U.S. history context almost always refers to this person. Of the four famous American Shermans, this one appears most often in textbooks and popular culture.
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2. John Sherman (1823–1900), an American statesman who served as a U.S. senator fro
John Sherman (1823–1900), an American statesman who served as a U.S. senator from Ohio and as U.S. Secretary of State. He was the younger brother of General William Tecumseh Sherman and helped pass the Sherman Antitrust Act of 1890.
John Sherman served as a U.S. senator from Ohio for over thirty years.
political role and state represented
The Sherman Antitrust Act of 1890 was named after Senator John Sherman.
namesake of the Sherman Antitrust Act
Daichi wrote a report about John Sherman's work as Secretary of State under President McKinley.
John Sherman was the younger brother of the famous Civil War general William Tecumseh Sherman.
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John Sherman is most commonly encountered in the context of the Sherman Antitrust Act. His name is often brought up in discussions of U.S. economic regulation and monopoly law.
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3. James Schoolcraft Sherman (1855–1912), the 27th vice president of the United Sta
James Schoolcraft Sherman (1855–1912), the 27th vice president of the United States, who served under President William Howard Taft from 1909 until his death in 1912.
James Schoolcraft Sherman served as vice president under President Taft from 1909 to 1912.
historical reference: office and tenure
Kian read about James Schoolcraft Sherman in his American history textbook at school.
Sherman was the first vice president to ride in a car during an inaugural parade.
Camila found an old photograph of Vice President Sherman at the library archive.
用法筆記
This figure is usually referred to by his full name 'James Schoolcraft Sherman' or by his title 'Vice President Sherman' in historical writing. Simply calling him 'Sherman' can cause confusion with the other three famous people who share the surname, especially General William Tecumseh Sherman (sense 1).
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4. Roger Sherman (1721–1793), an American jurist and statesman from Connecticut. He
Roger Sherman (1721–1793), an American jurist and statesman from Connecticut. He was one of the Founding Fathers of the United States, signed both the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution, and helped draft the Great Compromise that created the two-house Congress.
Roger Sherman of Connecticut signed the Declaration of Independence in 1776.
historical fact: signer of Declaration
Devika learned that Roger Sherman helped create the Great Compromise at the Constitutional Convention.
Roger Sherman was the only person who signed all four major documents of the American Revolution.
Sven visited a statue of Roger Sherman outside the courthouse in New Haven, Connecticut.
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Roger Sherman is distinguished from the other Shermans by his 18th-century role in the American Revolution and founding of the U.S. government. He is the oldest of the four famous Shermans and the only one from the colonial era.
5. A city in northeastern Texas, located about 60 miles north of Dallas. It is the
A city in northeastern Texas, located about 60 miles north of Dallas. It is the county seat of Grayson County and serves as a regional trade and manufacturing center.
Sherman, Texas is located about an hour north of Dallas by car.
geographical location relative to Dallas
Eric moved to Sherman, Texas for a job at a manufacturing plant there.
The city of Sherman holds a popular annual festival called the Sherman Art Walk.
Apinya drove through Sherman on her way from Dallas to the Oklahoma border.
用法筆記
To distinguish the city from the people named Sherman, the state name is almost always included: 'Sherman, Texas' or 'Sherman, TX'. The city was named after General William Tecumseh Sherman.