How did Robert E. Lee get his job as General?

Anonymous

∙ 10y ago

Updated: 8/21/2019

Lee was the top graduate of West Point and when the war began he quit his commission to lead the Confederate forces. He was from Virginia and his state left the union, so he went with his state. There was never any thought of anyone else commanding the Confederate forces.

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∙ 10y ago

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Where was General Robert E. Lee from?

General Robert E. Lee was from Virginia.

What was Lee's job in the civil war?

General Robert E. Lee was the commander of the Southern army.

Who was the lead general of the confederacy?

General Robert E. Lee.

Who commanded the North Virginia army during the Civil War?

The Army of Northern Virginia was commanded by Robert E. Lee

Did Robert E. Lee invent anything?

no Robert E Lee was the confederacies general.

What year was when Robert E. Lee became general?

I believe that Robert E. Lee became general in the April of 1861.

Who was the general for the north?

the general for the north(Union, U.S.A) is Robert E. Lee

What was Rodert E job during the Civil War?

Robert E Lee was a Confederate General during the civil war

Was Robert E. lee was union general?

No. Lee was a confederate general

If Robert E. Lee was a union general?

No. Lee was a confederate general

What happened during Robert E Lee's life?

Robert E. Lee worked as a Confederateleader.

What interests did Robert E Lee have?

One of General Robert E. Lee's interest were his cats.