The Life and Times of Robert E. Lee

Where was Robert E. Lee born?

• Richmond, Virginia

• Stratford Hall, Virginia

• New Orleans, Louisiana

• Atlanta, Georgia

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Which military academy did Robert E. Lee attend?

• West Point

• Naval Academy

• The Citadel

• Virginia Military Institute

What role did Robert E. Lee serve in the U.S. Army before the Civil War?

• Cavalry Officer

• Artillery Officer

• Engineer

• Infantry Officer

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During which conflict did Lee serve as the Superintendent of the Military Academy at West Point?

• The Mexican-American War

• The War of 1812

• The American Civil War

• None of the above

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Which state did Robert E. Lee come from that seceded from the Union?

• Kentucky

• Virginia

• Maryland

• North Carolina

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

• General-in-Chief

• Cavalry Commander

• Advisor to Jefferson Davis

• Commander of the Army of Northern Virginia

Which battle is considered Lee's greatest victory?

• Battle of Gettysburg

• Battle of Antietam

• Battle of Chancellorsville

• Battle of Fredericksburg

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

• Traveller

• Old Bob

• Lightning

• Pegasus

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After the Civil War, what position did Robert E. Lee hold?

• Governor of Virginia

• President of Washington College

• U.S. Senator

• Military Advisor to the President

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How is Robert E. Lee's legacy viewed in the context of American history?

• Solely as a traitor

• As a hero of the South

• As a respected military leader on both sides

• All of the above

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