Who Was Robert E. Lee?
Robert E. Lee, a military hero of the United States, showed great promise from the beginning. Graduating second in his class at West Point, he had an opportunity to command Union forces during the secession of Southern states in 1861. However, due to his loyalty to Virginia, he couldn't fight for the North. Despite the South's defeat, General Robert E. Lee's legacy endures.
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Robert E. Lee seemed destined for greatness. His father was a Revolutionary War hero and at West Point he graduated second in his class! In 1861 when the Southern states seceded from the Union Lee was offered the opportunity to command the Union forces. However even though he was against the war his loyalty to his home state of Virginia wouldn't let him fight for the North. Despite the South's ultimate defeat General Robert E. Lee remains one of the United States' true military heroes.
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Grade: Grade 3-Grade 7
Brand: Grosset & Dunlap
Publisher Date: 06/26/2014
Author: Bonnie Bader
Dimensions: 7.63 x 5.31
UPC: 9780448479095
Ages: 8-12
Pages: 112
