The War (1861-1865): The Appomattox Surrender
About This Worksheet
A reading comprehension worksheet focusing on the surrender at Appomattox, exploring its significance in the American Civil War.
Worksheet Preview
Full preview • 8 questions
The War (1861-1865): The Appomattox Surrender
Untitled Worksheet
Understanding the Surrender at Appomattox
Source A: Letter from a Confederate Soldier
'On April 9, 1865, General Lee surrendered to General Grant at Appomattox Court House, bringing an end to the long and bitter Civil War. It was a day filled with mixed emotions—relief, sorrow, and hope for the future.' Provenance: Letter written by Private Samuel Johnson, April 1865.
Historian View:
The surrender at Appomattox was a pivotal moment in American history. It marked the conclusion of four years of brutal conflict and paved the way for the reunification of the United States. Many historians see it as a symbol of reconciliation and the beginning of healing after a devastating civil war.
Quick Actions
What is Remix?
Create a new worksheet based on this one. Change the grade level, topic, number of questions, or difficulty - then generate a fresh version.
- • Change grade level (Grade 6 → Grade 7)
- • Swap topics (Harry Potter → Macbeth)
- • Add more questions (10 → 15)
- • Adjust difficulty
Details
- Created
- 1/1/2026
- Updated
- 1/1/2026
- Type
- worksheet