History of the United States

General Lafayette

The United States.

Thomas Jefferson

Ellis Island and Angel Island are both places where immigrants first stopped when they reached the United States. Ellis Island is in New York and Angel Island is in California.

The Civil War ended at the Appomattox Court House when the Confederate States of America surrendered to the Union.

Cradle of Texas liberty

Like any other common soldier, many went back to the work they had done before the war or took jobs utilizing the skills they had found in the army. Some continued service after the war, though with the Union Army. Former confederates who joined the Union Army were largely relegated to the Department of the West and became involved in the Indian wars. And yes, some were likely shot for being traitors.