What are Robert E. Lee accomplishments

He was the most successful Southern general, defeating most of the Union generals until Meade at Gettysburg.

Graduated second in his class at West Point at the rank of corps adjutant, the highest rank a cadet could attain.

Captain on the staff of Gen. Winfield Scott during the Mexican-American War

Successfully put down a rebellion at Harper's Ferry, Virginia

Commander in chief of Virginia’s forces during the Civil War

Accepted the post of president of Washington College (later Washington and Lee University) in Lexington, Virginia.

Extra cool thing: Lee was a disbeliever in slavery and secession and was devoutly attached to the republic that his father and kinsmen had helped bring into being. He was very advanced in his rejection of war as a resolution of political conflicts

abolish

do away with

unanimous

in complete agreement

secede

separate; break free

inauguration

starting a new position with a formal ceremony.

cooperationist

people who wanted the north to cooperate with the south

surrender

to give up

volunteer

perform a service for free

draft

involuntary service in military

retreat

withdraw; move away from enemy

advisor

expert who gives advice

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