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General Robert E. Lee believed that the Civil War was primarily a struggle for the independence of the Southern states from what he viewed as an overreaching federal government. He thought that the South was fighting to preserve its way of life, including its agricultural economy and social structures. Lee also felt that a decisive victory could potentially lead to recognition of the Confederacy by European powers. Ultimately, he viewed the conflict as a noble cause, rooted in honor and duty to his home state of Virginia.
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At petersburg where did grant defeat general lees army?
after nine month standoff
What was general lees final strategy as he retreated south?
He didn't have one. He was kept on the defensive, while steadily running out of men and supplies.
Which leader was in the civil war that fought in the Mexican war?
General Lee and General Grant
Who was the souths greatest general during the Civil War?
was the key general of the south during the civil war
How did lees appointment to head the army of northern Virginia affect the course of the war?
From his appointment until Grant's Overland Offensive of1864, Lee was able to stave off every general who led the Army of the Potomac against him. His audacious spoiling attacks sent general after general back to Washington in defeat and disgrace. Unfortunately, he was much less capable when mounting offensives on northern soil, but his aggressive elastic defense of Northern Virginia was little short of supernatural.
What was general lees plan for winning the war?
To invade Maryland, and bring it into the Confederacy.
What was the Union General Winfield Scott's strategy for winning the Civil War?
To barraged lees army
In the American Civil War General Robert E. Lees military skills were instrumental in leading Confederate forces in?
virginia
Why wasAbraham Lincoln furious after the Battle of Gettysburg?
because general meade didnot pursue general lees army . If he had, the war could have been shortened by at least a year
What war did lees father fight in?
The War of 1812.
What was Robert E. Lees background?
He was a Confederate general
What was the name of general lees army?
Army of Northern Virginia.
What was Robert E. Lees role in the war?
He was originally a colonel in the Civil War but was quickly promoted to major general and was eventually made overall commander of all the Confederate forces.
At petersburg where did grant defeat general lees army?
after nine month standoff
Was the domino theory right or wrong?
See General Westmoreland's comments on that; statistics about the Vietnam War.
What was general lees reason for turning down the union army?
Loyalty to his state (Virginia).
When was A General Theory of Love created?
A General Theory of Love was created in 2000.
