The War (1861-1865): Appomattox – Cause and Consequence

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Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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~10 mins
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The War (1861-1865): Appomattox – Cause and Consequence

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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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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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Explain the main reasons why the Confederate army surrendered at Appomattox. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
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Compare the military strategies used by the Union and Confederate armies that led to the surrender. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
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Outline the consequences of the surrender at Appomattox for the United States. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
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Analyse how the surrender at Appomattox impacted the political landscape of the United States. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
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Explain the significance of the surrender at Appomattox in American history. (4 marks)
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1/1/2026
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