Quiz: General Robert E. Lee

Quiz: General Robert E. Lee – Test your knowledge on the famed Civil War general. Dive into his life, military service, and post-war roles. Ready to challenge your historical acumen?

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In which year was Robert E. Lee born?

1796

1801

1807

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Which military academy did Robert E. Lee attend?

West Point Military Academy

United States Naval Academy

United States Air Force Academy

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What was the rank of Robert E. Lee when he left the U.S. Army to join the Confederacy?

Colonel

Brigadier General

Major

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What was Robert E. Lee's position in the Confederate Army?

He was a foot soldier

He was the Secretary of War

He was the General-in-chief

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What was the name of Robert E. Lee's beloved horse during the Civil War?

Trigger

Traveler

Grey Fox

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Which battle is considered Robert E. Lee's greatest victory during the Civil War?

Battle of Chancellorsville

Battle of Antietam

Battle of Gettysburg

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Where did Robert E. Lee surrender to Ulysses S. Grant, effectively ending the American Civil War?

Gettysburg

Appomattox Court House

Fort Sumter

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What did Robert E. Lee do after the Civil War?

He became president of a college

He became a writer

He became a farmer

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Robert E. Lee was married to Mary Anna Custis Lee. Who was she the great-granddaughter of?

George Washington

Benjamin Franklin

Thomas Jefferson

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Where is Robert E. Lee buried?

His family's estate in Virginia

Washington and Lee University Chapel

Arlington National Cemetery

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