The War (1861-1865): Appomattox – Cause and Consequence
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This worksheet explores the causes leading to the surrender at Appomattox and the consequences of that event on the American Civil War.
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The War (1861-1865): Appomattox – Cause and Consequence
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Introduction to Appomattox and the Civil War
The surrender at Appomattox Court House on April 9, 1865, marked the end of the American Civil War. General Robert E. Lee surrendered his Confederate army to Union General Ulysses S. Grant, bringing a close to four years of intense conflict. The war was fought over issues including states' rights and slavery, which had deep roots in American history.
Source A: Excerpt from a Civil War historian
'The surrender at Appomattox was not just a military event but a turning point that shaped the future of the nation.' Provenance: Modern historian's analysis, published 2000.
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