Question

Why did general lee fail during his last stand at the Appomattox court house

Answer 1

His troops were weak and poorly equipped so they were surrounded by Union forces.

Answer 2

Answer:

General Lee failed during his last stand at the Appomattox Court House because his troops were weak and surrounded.

Explanation:

The Battle of Appomattox Court House was the last important battle of the Civil War.

General Robert E. Lee was pressed because General Ulysses S. Grant had succeeded in destroying his supplies in Appomattox. The last chance was to get to Lynchburg, where there were more supplies. However, between him and Lynchburg, there was the Northern State Cavalry. Lee understood that the situation would become problematic and began negotiating with Grant to find out what the terms of capitulation would mean. Lee sent a message saying he did not want to capitulate yet. He felt that there was a chance to escape if Grant's infantry would not be mobilized. Lee's troops attacked, but after encountering infantry, Lee realized that his position was hopeless and agreed to negotiations.

After being defeated by General Ulysses S. Grant, General Robert E. Lee surrendered with his entire Southern Army army on April 9, 1865 at the Appomattox Court House.