" Lee ordered this army to evacuate the positions they had held east of Richmond and Petersburg for the last nine months when he learned of the disaster at Five Forks. The army was to pull out that night, April 2, 1865, and head west. Lee hoped to be able to get to the vicinity of Greensboro, North Carolina with his army, and unite his command with that of Joseph E. Johnston, and continue the fight. He was cut off and compelled to surrender at Appomattox. "
Lowe courts were created so smaller cases could be dealt with ehile the supreme court takes on high federal cases
To stop supplies going to Britain and France. I think. Hope i helped
Members are appointed by president but confirmed by the senate.