Civil War Surrender at Appomattox

The video provides a historical overview of the Appomattox Courthouse, where General Robert E. Lee surrendered to General Ulysses S. Grant, marking the end of the Civil War. It describes the preservation of the site as it was on April 9, 1865, and details the events leading to the surrender, including Grant's march to meet Lee and the signing of the surrender documents at the McLean House. The video highlights the terms of surrender, which allowed Confederate soldiers to return home with their horses and swords, and emphasizes Grant's directive to treat the Confederates as countrymen once again.

What significant event took place at the Appomattox Courthouse on April 9, 1865?

• The start of the Civil War

• The Battle of Gettysburg

• The signing of the Declaration of Independence

• The surrender of General Lee to General Grant

Which two generals met at the McLean House to discuss surrender terms?

• General Sherman and General Jackson

• General Grant and General Lee

• General Meade and General Johnston

• General McClellan and General Beauregard

What did General Grant allow General Lee's men to keep after the surrender?

• Their weapons

• Their uniforms

• Their homes

• Their horses and swords

What was General Grant's instruction to his troops after the surrender?

• To treat the rebels as countrymen

• To continue fighting

• To retreat

• To celebrate the victory

What was the condition for General Lee's men to be pardoned?

• To join the Union Army

• To pay a fine

• To lay down their arms and abide by federal law

• To leave the country