What event led to the fall of the confederate capital, richmond, virginia? a. lincoln’s assassination b. grant’s siege at vicksburg c. lee’s retreat from petersburg d. sherman’s march through georgia

The correct answer is C) Lee's retreat from Petersburg.

The event that led to the fall of the Confederate capital, Richmond, Virginia was Lee's retreat from Petersburg.

The Battle of Petersburg was fought on June 15, 1864. The troops of the Union, led by General Ulysses S. Grant attacked the Confederate Army led by Robert E. Lee, 23 miles south the capital city of Virginia: Richmond. Robert Lee surrendered on April 2, 1865, and retire to Appomattox, Virginia, where he finally surrendered to end the Civil War on April 9, 1865.

`stare decisis is a legal doctrine that obligates courts to follow historical cases when making a ruling on a similar current or future case. stare decisis ensures that cases with identical facts be approached in the same way, unless overruled by the same court or a higher court such as the us supreme court. simply put, it binds courts to follow legal precedents set by previous decisions.

stare decisis is a latin term meaning "to stand by that which is decided".