RECONSTRUCTION 1865 1877
PRESIDENT ULYSSES S GRANT
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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He owned slaves and wanted to continue his lifestyle
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He was loyal to his country
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For free education and to have a career.
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He was drafted as soon as he turned 18
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Detailed explanation-1: -Because of his reputation as one of the finest officers in the United States Army, Abraham Lincoln offered Lee the command of the Federal forces in April 1861. Lee declined and tendered his resignation from the army when the state of Virginia seceded on April 17, arguing that he could not fight against his own people.
Detailed explanation-2: -As practical issues, Lee did not oppose either slavery or secession. Although he felt slavery in the abstract was a bad thing, he blamed the national conflict on abolitionists, and accepted the pro-slavery policies of the Confederacy. He chose to fight to defend his homeland.
Detailed explanation-3: -Graduating second in his class from the United States Military Academy at West Point in 1829, Lee served 31 years in the US Army, including three years as superintendent of West Point in the 1850s. Though his career rarely included combat, Lee gained recognition as a scout in the Mexican-American War.
Detailed explanation-4: -His prewar record as an officer was distinguished by numerous engineering projects, service in the Mexican War, and nearly three years as commandant at West Point. In March and April 1861, Lee was offered command of the principal Union Army.