General Robert E. Lee's surrender at Appomattox Court House on April 9, 1865, aimed to end the Civil War and avoid further bloodshed. By surrendering his Army of Northern Virginia to General Ulysses S. Grant, Lee sought to preserve the dignity of his troops and facilitate a peaceful resolution. His decision also reflected the harsh realities of dwindling resources and manpower faced by the Confederacy. Ultimately, Lee's surrender marked a pivotal moment in American history, leading to the conclusion of the conflict.
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The key participants at the Surrender at Appomatox Courthouse were Generals Lee and Grant.
What are the causes of when Lee met Grant and agreed to surrender ?
Lee surrendered at Appomattox.
General Lee did not surrender in Atlanta. He surrendered at Appomattox Court House in Virginia.
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The goals for the surrender of Generals Ulysses S. Grant and Robert E. Lee during the American Civil War were primarily to end hostilities and restore peace. Grant aimed to facilitate a smooth transition and reconciliation, minimizing further bloodshed, while ensuring the terms were fair and lenient to encourage the South's reintegration into the Union. Lee sought to preserve the dignity of his troops and protect their rights, securing terms that would allow them to return home without harassment. This surrender at Appomattox Court House in April 1865 symbolized the beginning of the end of the conflict.
he DID surrender.
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lee surrendered to grant at Appotamox courthouse
Lee surrendered to Grant because Lee had lost so many soldiers and was running out of weapon and supplies, so Lee had to surrender. Lee surrendered April 9 1865 but was not official until April 12 1865. When Lee surrendered all the the other commander and soldiers starting surrendering. The last surrender was in July 1865.
No. Richmond had fallen by that time, and Davis had fled. Lee was advised to surrender by his other Generals.