It was April 9, 1865 and Robert E. Lee is meeting Ulysses S. Grant in Appomattox Courthouse. The Civil War was winding down and the Confederate troops were dwindling. Their supplies were almost gone and almost all hope was lost for the Confederate States of America. The Union forces outnumbered them almost 3 to 1. Lee knew that now the best thing to do was to surrender his troops. General Grant and General Lee are meeting to discuss the surrender.

Robert E. Lee walks into the room as General Ulysses S. Grant says “Hello General Lee.” Lee replied “Thank you for meeting me Ulysses.” Both men sat down at an oak table and started negotiating. “As you most likely know my army, supplies, and even hopes are dwindling” said Lee to General Grant. Grant