General John Burgoyne, led the British Forces through 2 battles in the American Revolutionary war, but surrendered due American forces were superior and his army was tired due to the long journey to the battle field going through swamps and deep forests believing they were taking shortcuts, which made them take so long for that meeting.
Before being allowed to re-join the Union, Confederate states where required to ratify the 14th Amendment. This Amendment protected citizens from racist laws.
