Robert E. Lee Quiz

What was Robert E. Lee's role during the Mexican-American War?

• He served as a general

• He was a military advisor

• He earned three brevets for gallantry

• He was a diplomat

Why did Robert E. Lee resign from the U.S. Army in April 1861?

• He was offered a higher position in another army

• He disagreed with the war tactics

• Virginia seceded from the Union

• He was injured and could not serve

Which battle marked Robert E. Lee's first military engagement in the Civil War?

• Battle of Gettysburg

• Battle of Harper's Ferry

• Battle of Cheat Mountain

• Battle of Antietam

Under Robert E. Lee's command, what was the name of the Confederate army?

• Army of Southern Virginia

• Army of Northern Virginia

• Army of the Confederacy

• Army of the Potomac

What significant action did Robert E. Lee take in September 1862?

• He resigned from military service

• He launched an invasion into Maryland

• He negotiated peace terms

• He captured the Union capital

What was the outcome of the Battle of Antietam in 1862?

• The Union won decisively.

• The Confederates won decisively.

• It ended in a stalemate.

• The battle was postponed.

Which battle is known as the bloodiest one-day battle of the Civil War?

• Battle of Gettysburg

• Battle of Fredericksburg

• Battle of Antietam

• Battle of Chancellorsville

What significant event occurred in April 1865?

• Lee assumed command of the Federal armies.

• Lee surrendered to Grant at Appomattox Court House.

• Lee was promoted to General-in-Chief.

• The Battle of Gettysburg started.

After which battle did Lee decide to invade Northern territory again in 1863?

• Battle of Chancellorsville

• Battle of Antietam

• Battle of Fredericksburg

• Battle of Gettysburg

What was General Lee's position after the Civil War?

• Governor of Virginia

• President of Washington College

• Secretary of War

• U.S. Senator from Virginia