What happened when general lee surrendered to general grant at appomattox?

Answer 1

Grant gave Lee surprisingly generous terms. If the men would hand in their weapons, and sign the pledge never to take up arms against the United States again, they could go home in peace, and there would be no hangings, jailings, or other persecution.

Answer 2

It was a solemn and historic moment that brought out the noble side in both of them. Lee was facing up to defeat in a manly and responsible way, and Grant felt he could afford to offer generous terms. He told Lee that if his men would hand in their weapons and go home peaceably, they would not suffer persecution from the government. Lee accepted this, and was able to dissuade some of his officers from taking to the hills and carrying on guerrilla warfare.

Apex: the confederate soldier were permitted to keep their swords and horses

Answer 3

After Robert E. Lee surrendered at Appomattox Courthouse, the Confederate Army walked home. Lee became president of Washington College, now Washington and Lee University.

Answer 4

Did the band play dixie?