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∙ 11y agoBecause he said he could never draw his sword against his home-state of Virginia.
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Why Robert E Lee refrsed Lincolns offer to command union troops?
Robert E Lee declined the offer of Union forces because he was originally from Virginia, and they had joined the Confederacy. He felt that it was not loyal to fight for the Union, when his own state was part of the Confederate States of America.
Who was the general for the north?
the general for the north(Union, U.S.A) is 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.
Did Robert E. Lee fight in gettesberg?
Robert E. Lee commanded the Confederate Forces at Gettysburg.
Was General Robert E. Lee confederacy or union?
Confederacy.
Was Robert E Lee was the commander of the Union army?
no robert lee was not the commander of the union army? he had many chances to go into what ever branch, but didnt take it.
Who decided to give up the fight and surrender to the union arm?
Robert E. Lee
Why Robert E Lee refrsed Lincolns offer to command union troops?
Robert E Lee declined the offer of Union forces because he was originally from Virginia, and they had joined the Confederacy. He felt that it was not loyal to fight for the Union, when his own state was part of the Confederate States of America.
Was Robert E Lee in the union or confederate?
Confederate.
Who was the general for the north?
the general for the north(Union, U.S.A) is Robert E. Lee
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 union was Robert E Lee on?
In the Civil War, Robert E. Lee was part of the Confederate side.
Who was the confederate leader that was offered the command of union forces at the beginning of the civil war?
Lee declined the job and resigned his commission to fight for Virginia instead.
What did Robert lee do?
Robert E. Lee was one of the confederate generals but first agreed to fight for the north.
Who was offered and rejected command of the union forces at the start of the civil war?
Robert E. Lee. He decided to go with his state, Virginia.
What general refused the offer to lead the union army originally because he would not fight against his home state of Virginia?
Robert E. Lee
