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In order to have united and peaceful states, an agreement must be reached between the differences. On April 9, 1865, in the Appomattox Court House in Virginia, were united two great militaries, that was going to put an end to the war. the southern side was Ulysses S. Grant who had been victorious in this battle, but there was also General Robert E. Lee at that time was surrendering. Despite their differences, they knew to take this strong battle to an end. “So, Grant and Lee were in complete contrast, representing two diametrically opposed elements in American Life”; as generals were his forms of battle were based on strategies and maneuvers distinct that although Lee failed, his maneuvers were the best that appeared on the battlefield, since they assume to manage his small team with great strategies. Grant finished the job as he knew it was a very strong battle and was not afraid to risk the lives of thousands of soldiers so as not to fail in this battle. …show more content…

Lee. This great general had a noble mentality that made him a great opponent, wise and many fortresses. He was one of the best in his classes with straight A 's, in addition to always stood out in his military training, which proved his potential. Also, he was from the cost of Virginia the opposite side of Grant. We can also say that Lee was a familiar person, he had an ideal aristocratic people never left aside during the battle, becoming a legend before the Appomattox. The Lost cause, they followed General Lee as he inspired them to continue in the battle, although some men died, and many were led to the victory of an agreement. Lee fought for the confederation and came to feel that he was the confederation, for four years he set his goal as high as he could no matter what they

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