1 Robert E Lee Gregory Key Columbia Southern University December 20, 2016 Robert Lee Article is an article that addresses the issue of the end of the civil war that lasted for decades in the United States. The research on the article centered on Lee, Grant and Lincoln and the results were that they signed surrender instruments on a successful reconciliation process that saved America from continued bloodshed. The implications of the civil war were also discussed in the article. Abraham Lincoln met with his two generals, Grant and Sherman to discuss the end of civil which seemed to be within reach as April 1865 neared. The effects of the civil war marked the preparations to stop the war. Grant confessed that he feared that Lee would be killed and lead to the war being prolonged. Lincoln pleaded that God spares them from bloodshed which was increasing and the fear of mass manslaughter that was perceived to result at the end of the civil war. The decision to stop the war was more on Lee than in the hands of Lincoln, the decision that shaped the history of the United States (McCullough, 2016). Lee convened a council of war that turned into surrender although some of his aides protested that little or more blood brought no difference. The step to surrender was anathema to Davis. If Lee had resorted to guerilla war, he could have launched one of the most active partisan movements in all history. In Missouri, the guerrilla war characterized by ruthless reprisals and random terror was underway with such brutality that the entire state had been dragged into the whirlpool of vengeance. After deliberations, Lee rejected the protracted anarchy and mayhem because it would lead the country into states of affairs that it will not be able to recover easily. The most important moment of the surrender period came after instruments of surrender got signed and emotion choked Lee mounted his horse Traveler and let out a long sigh. The importance of reconciliation for both sides should not be mistaken for any other thing as Lee remarked that he surrendered as much to Lincolns goodness as to the armies of Grant (McCullough, 2016). The article on Robert E Lee relates to the Unit VII Project in that it addresses matters of civil war in the United States during the time of Abraham Lincoln whereas the project is based on American history. Some of the sentiments of the article are of significance in the project as they will be addressed in one way or the other. The article could have been made better by including the specific dates of the events. The presence of years would validate the history and give a step by step account on what happened during those times. On the other hand, the article could be made better by identifying the effects of the civil war other than just mentioning them lightly. A lot of information was left out in the article because such severe events should not have scattered details as we see in the article. Information about ...

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Robert E Lee
Gregory Key
Columbia Southern University
December 20, 2016
Robert Lee Article is an article that addresses the issue of
the end of the civil war that lasted for decades in the United
States. The research on the article centered on Lee, Grant and
Lincoln and the results were that they signed surrender
instruments on a successful reconciliation process that saved
America from continued bloodshed. The implications of the
civil war were also discussed in the article.
Abraham Lincoln met with his two generals, Grant and
Sherman to discuss the end of civil which seemed to be within
reach as April 1865 neared. The effects of the civil war marked
the preparations to stop the war. Grant confessed that he feared
that Lee would be killed and lead to the war being prolonged.
Lincoln pleaded that God spares them from bloodshed which
was increasing and the fear of mass manslaughter that was
perceived to result at the end of the civil war. The decision to
stop the war was more on Lee than in the hands of Lincoln, the
decision that shaped the history of the United States
(McCullough, 2016).
Lee convened a council of war that turned into surrender
although some of his aides protested that little or more blood
brought no difference. The step to surrender was anathema to
Davis. If Lee had resorted to guerilla war, he could have

2. launched one of the most active partisan movements in all
history. In Missouri, the guerrilla war characterized by ruthless
reprisals and random terror was underway with such brutality
that the entire state had been dragged into the whirlpool of
vengeance. After deliberations, Lee rejected the protracted
anarchy and mayhem because it would lead the country into
states of affairs that it will not be able to recover easily.
The most important moment of the surrender period came
after instruments of surrender got signed and emotion choked
Lee mounted his horse Traveler and let out a long sigh. The
importance of reconciliation for both sides should not be
mistaken for any other thing as Lee remarked that he
surrendered as much to Lincolns goodness as to the armies of
Grant (McCullough, 2016).
The article on Robert E Lee relates to the Unit VII Project
in that it addresses matters of civil war in the United States
during the time of Abraham Lincoln whereas the project is
based on American history. Some of the sentiments of the
article are of significance in the project as they will be
addressed in one way or the other.
The article could have been made better by including the
specific dates of the events. The presence of years would
validate the history and give a step by step account on what
happened during those times. On the other hand, the article
could be made better by identifying the effects of the civil war
other than just mentioning them lightly. A lot of information
was left out in the article because such severe events should not
have scattered details as we see in the article. Information about
the conflict that existed between Lee, Grant and Lincoln is not
explained vividly.
The writer of the article could have extended the results by
conducting more research on the topic and compiling more
information on the matter. A wide range of research could have
informed the author on some details that would have abundant
on the subject. The technological advancement and innovations
that directly relate to US military include means of

3. communication and weapons of mass destruction. These changes
have helped in strengthening the activity of the U.S Army
(Hager, 2012).
The differences of US military during times of war and
times of peace is that the American army in times of war fights
for the country and deliberate it on from the enemy. During
times of peace, the military provides security to the countries
boundaries. On the other hand, the US army protects the dignity
of the nation during times of war while during peace periods;
they ensure that the country is free of external threats
(Handberg & H, 2001).
References:
McCullough, D. (2016, December 20). American history at your
fingertips. Retrieved December 20, 2016, from
http://www.americanheritage.com/
Hager, C. (2012, December 20). The new normal: Technological
advancement in the Civil war. Retrieved December 20, 2016,
from https://commons.trincoll.edu/1862/2012/12/20/the-new-
normal-technological-advancement-in-the-civl-war/
Handberg, R., & H, R. (2001). Ballistic missile defense and the
future of American security: Agendas, perceptions, technology,
and policy. United States: Greenwood Publishing Group.