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Because Grant had made generous terms at the surrender, promising Lee that if his men handed in their weapons and went home, there would be no persecution or show-trials.
There was talk of hanging Jefferson Davis, as President of the breakaway nation, but after a couple of years in jail, he was released and lived out the rest of his life in peace.
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Who was the general for the north?
the general for the north(Union, U.S.A) is Robert E. Lee
Who commanded the North Virginia army during the Civil War?
The Army of Northern Virginia was commanded by Robert E. Lee
What did Robert lee do?
Robert E. Lee was one of the confederate generals but first agreed to fight for the north.
Was Robert E. Lee the leader south or the north?
Robert E. Lee was a leader in the Confederate States of America, which was the South.
Was Robert E. Lee north or south?
Robert E. Lee was the most successful of the Confederate generals. He was on the side of the South. The South's states included Virgina,Tennessee, Arkansas, Georgia,Texas,Mississippi,Florida, Alabama, South Carolina, North Carolina and Louisiana.
Who was the general for the north?
the general for the north(Union, U.S.A) is Robert E. Lee
Who commanded the North Virginia army during the Civil War?
The Army of Northern Virginia was commanded by Robert E. Lee
What are the North's disadvantages?
Robert E. Lee.
Who was the south's answer to the North's Lincoln?
Robert e. Lee
What did Robert lee do?
Robert E. Lee was one of the confederate generals but first agreed to fight for the north.
What battles caused Robert E. Lee to retreat from the North and return to Virginia?
Robert E. Lee was forced to retreat from the North due to his losses at the battles of Antietam and Gettysburg.
Was Robert E. Lee the leader south or the north?
Robert E. Lee was a leader in the Confederate States of America, which was the South.
Major Political and Military Leaders of the Union North?
Robert e lee Ulysses s grant Robert E. Lee Ulysses S. Grant
Was Robert e lee with the south or north in the battle of wilderness?
The south.
Who lead the north side and who lead the south said?
Robert E. Lee led the North Ulysses S. Grant led the South Robert E. Lee led the North Ulysses S. Grant led the South
Was Robert E. Lee north or south?
Robert E. Lee was the most successful of the Confederate generals. He was on the side of the South. The South's states included Virgina,Tennessee, Arkansas, Georgia,Texas,Mississippi,Florida, Alabama, South Carolina, North Carolina and Louisiana.
Why do people call Robert e lee Robert e lee and not Robert edward lee?
it was shorter
