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apr 9, 1865 - Surrender April 9, 1865 (Political)

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Description: Robert E Lee surrendered to Ulysses grant at Appomattox Court house in Virginia. FIve to Six million slaves were freed and had no clue what to do.
Immediate Impact: The war was over and troops went home with their sidearms
Long-term impact: The 13th, 14th, and 15th was added onto the constitution.
Key people: Ulysses S Grant and Robert E Lee
Role of each person: Ulysses was head of the North and Robert E Lee met him in Virginia to surrender.

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apr 9, 1865
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~ 160 years ago