Surrender at Appomattox

What was Robert E. Lee's initial plan after retreating from Richmond?

• To march west and then south to join General Johnston

• To hide in the mountains and regroup

• To head north and join forces with the Union

• To surrender immediately to the Union forces

Where did the meeting between Lee and Grant take place?

• In a Union army camp

• In a church in Richmond

• At the White House

• At Wilbur McLean's home in Appomattox Courthouse

What was the most surprising term of surrender offered by Grant?

• The Confederates had to pay a fine

• The Confederates were allowed to keep their horses

• The Confederates could keep their weapons

• The Confederates had to join the Union army

How did Grant respond when Union soldiers began to cheer after Lee's departure?

• He ordered them to stop

• He joined in the celebration

• He punished them

• He ignored them

What did Lee tell his army after the surrender?

• To join the Union army

• To retreat to the mountains

• To peacefully hand over their weapons and go home

• To continue fighting