Why was Robert lee against succession?

Anonymous

∙ 13y ago

Updated: 8/20/2019

Because he was a patriotic soldier, who was sworn to defend the Union.

But he believed that he was a Virginian first and an American second. So when Virginia voted Confederate, Lee felt he ought to go with his state.

Wiki User

∙ 13y ago

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Why did Robert E. Lee support the War against slavery?

He did not!

What was Robert lee's job in the civil war?

Robert E. Lee was the LEADER of the confederate states (the south) in the civil war against Ulysses S. Grant, the leader for the Union (north).

Every tone against slavery and a Drayer to god for deliverance from chains?

Robert E. Lee

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Robert Edward Lee.

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Because he would not raise his sword against his native state, Virginia.

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All were against slavery

Why do people call Robert e lee Robert e lee and not Robert edward lee?

it was shorter

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Robert E. Lee

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No. General Robert E. Lee was a general for the Confederate (southern) Army during the Civil war. He led most of the troops against Lincoln's Union forces.

Is Robert E.Lee against slavery?

Robert e lee believed slavery was wrong but still fought for the south because he had to fight for his home, the south.

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Robert E. Lee and the Army of Northern Virginia.

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