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Turning Point of the Civil War: Grant's Triumph at Appomattox

Explore how Ulysses S. Grant's strategic leadership and relentless attacks led to the Union's victory over the Confederacy. Learn about the pivotal Battle of Appomattox where General Robert E. Lee surrendered to Grant, marking the end of the Civil War. Discover the Union's path to victory and the impact of key decisions that shaped the outcome of the conflict.

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Turning Point of the Civil War: Grant's Triumph at Appomattox

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  1. Oct 3, 2013 R.A.W. What battle was the turning point of the war? AIM#12 How did the Union win the war?

  2. vs U.S. Grant

  3. I. Ulysses S. Grant • Lincoln turns to Grant after years of poor leaders • Grants tactics: • ATTACK, ATTACK, & ATTACK • Utilizes the Union’s superior numbers to eventually defeat Lee and the Confederacy

  4. II. Union Path to Victory • Union resources starting to pay off • Confederacy is in desperate need of resources like: • (food, medical supplies, ammo, supplies, & soldiers) • This forces General Robert E. Lee to take necessary risks -- Gettysburg

  5. III. Surrender at Appomattox • On Sunday,April 9th, 1865Robert E. Lee surrenders to U.S. Grant in the small town of Appomattox.Court House, Virginia. • After 4 years of war Lee’s army is starved and broken.

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