Which describes the events at Appomattox Courthouse in April 1865?

Grant surrendered to Lee and promised to turn over President Lincoln.

Lee surrendered to Grant, who gave him generous terms of surrender.

Grant told Lee that he could keep his slaves if he would surrender.

Jefferson Davis surrendered his sword to Grant and renounced slavery.

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Zachery Hamilton

4 October, 11:02

Which describes the events at Appomattox Courthouse in April 1865?

Grant surrendered to Lee and promised to turn over President Lincoln.

Lee surrendered to Grant, who gave him generous terms of surrender.

Grant told Lee that he could keep his slaves if he would surrender.

Jefferson Davis surrendered his sword to Grant and renounced slavery.

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Jack Sawyer · Answer 1

Answer: The correct answer is Lee surrendered to Grant who gave him generous terms of surrender.

Explanation: In what was one of the final battles of the Civil War, General Lee attempted to drive past Union forces near the town of Appomattox Court House, Virginia on April 9, 1865. Lee believed that there were only lightly armed cavalry in front of him and if he could break through he could unite his army with that of General Joseph E. Johnston. However, the cavalry was backed up by heavy Union artillery and Lee found he was trapped. Later that day, he surrendered to Grant and 28,000 troops were given parole - having to put down their guns, but able to return to their homes and not be prosecuted.