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Why was it difficult for Robert E. Lee to choose sides in the war?
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∙ 14y ago
Robert E. Lee had taken an oath, as did all West Point graduates did to defend the United States. He however, believed he could not fight against his home state, so he resigned and later took a position in the Confederate army. Before he resigned his US Army commission, he had been asked to take on a significant position in the US Army. In those days, loyalty to one's state was important, as opposed to today's standards.
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∙ 8y ago
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∙ 14y agoThe war needed the toughth guy but he did not want to fight against the state and it really upset the state. The state was upset and was diusagreed tot the important leaders of the state. He loved his contry yet he did not want to lead an army to fight his family and friends in Virginia.
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∙ 7y agoConfederate General Robert E. Lee resigned his US army commission when his home state of Virginia joined the Confederacy. He was a loyal Virginian and could not fight against his home state. It should be noted that in the 19th century, loyalty to one's home state was a standard to keep.
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∙ 14y agoHe did not approve of secession. But when his state Virginia voted to join the Confederacy, he decided that he was a Virginian first and an American second.
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∙ 12y agoBecause he was a Virginian, and Virginia had voted Confederate.
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∙ 13y agoNo, he chose his home town of Virginia. It's part of the South.
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∙ 7y agoBecause he believed he was a Virginian first and an American second. He was one of many respected senior Virginians who disapproved of secession, but still felt they must go with their state.
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∙ 13y agothe civil war was family against family
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Why was it hard for Robert E. Lee to choose sides?
He was one of many respected senior Virginians who did not approve of secession, and as a US Army officer, he had sworn his loyalty to the Union. But when Virginia voted to secede, Lee decided that he was a Virginian first and an American second, and reluctantly threw in his lot with the Confederates.
What civil war general devised a plan to attack general hooker from all sides?
Robert E. Lee
What made Lincoln choose Robert E. LEe to become commander?
Mr. Licoln chose Grant to be commander in chief not Lee. Lee was appointed commander in chief of the confederate forces .
Why did Robert E. Lee choose the north?
He was offered command of the northern forces, but chose the south and Virginia, his native state.
Why was it difficult for Robert E. Lee to choose in the war?
Because Lincoln had offered him the top job as General-in-Chief of all the Union armies. Also, he did not want Virginina to secede. But when it did, he declared that his first duty was to his State, and resigned from the US Army to join the Confederates.
Why did Robert E. lee choose to lead the Confederate army?
idk
Who was present from both sides when the south surrendered?
Robert e lee and Ulysses s grant
Why was it hard for Robert E. Lee to choose sides?
He was one of many respected senior Virginians who did not approve of secession, and as a US Army officer, he had sworn his loyalty to the Union. But when Virginia voted to secede, Lee decided that he was a Virginian first and an American second, and reluctantly threw in his lot with the Confederates.
What civil war general devised a plan to attack general hooker from all sides?
Robert E. Lee
What made Lincoln choose Robert E. LEe to become commander?
Mr. Licoln chose Grant to be commander in chief not Lee. Lee was appointed commander in chief of the confederate forces .
Why do people call Robert e lee Robert e lee and not Robert edward lee?
it was shorter
Why did Robert E. Lee choose the north?
He was offered command of the northern forces, but chose the south and Virginia, his native state.
Who were the generals for both sides at the Battle of Gettysburg?
For the Union, Maj. Gen. George MeadeFor the Confederates, Gen. Robert E. Lee
Why was it difficult for Robert E. Lee to choose in the war?
Because Lincoln had offered him the top job as General-in-Chief of all the Union armies. Also, he did not want Virginina to secede. But when it did, he declared that his first duty was to his State, and resigned from the US Army to join the Confederates.
Who is Robert Warner Lee?
Robert Warner Lee is an awesome guy.
What was Robert E. Lee's birth name?
Robert Edward Lee.
Is Robert E Lee single?
No, Robert E Lee is not single.
