apr 9, 1865 - Battle of Appomattox Court House

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One of the final battles of the Civil War and where Robert E. Lee surrendered to Ulysses S. Grant, effectively bringing the Civil War to an end with the Union being victorious

Causes:
-Southern resistance had already begun to wane
-Resources for the Southern cause were scarce
-The North were much more prepared with more resources
-Lee was effectively taking a final stand

Historical Impact:
-End of the Civil War
-Union victory
-The South had to comply to all the North's demands in order to rejoin the Union

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