Robert E. Lee

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. When was Robert E. Lee born?January 19, 1807
2. What is Robert E. Lee known for?Masterminded victories against larger Union forces, known for tactical innovation
3. What is the u.s. military academy record?Graduated second in class of 1829 without a single demerit
4. What is the confederate command?Commander of the Army of Northern Virginia, 1862-1865
5. What was Robert E. Lee's job before the Civil War?He was a general in the U.S. Army, taught at the U.S. Military Academy, and later became president of Washington College.
6. Why did Robert E. Lee leave the U.S. Army?When Virginia left the Union, he felt a strong duty to his home state and resigned his commission.

Confederate States Army: The military forces of the Confederate States of America during the Civil War.
Military Engineer: A specialist in designing and constructing military structures and fortifications.
Reconstruction Era: The period after the Civil War focused on rebuilding the South and readmitting Confederate states to the Union.