End of Civil War

Cards (16)

Where is the location of Lee's Surrender?
Location : Appomattox Courthouse
When did Lee surrender?
April 9, 1865
What did Lee's surrender lead
His surrender lead to other Confederate generals surrendering & eventually ends the Civil War
Who does Lee surrender to?
General Robert E. Lee surrenders to General Ulyssess Grant
When was Lincoln assassinated? 
April 14, 1865
Who killed Lincoln and how?
Lincoln was shot in the back of the head by John Wilkes Booth.
What happened to John Wilkes Booth?
John Wilkes Booth was traced down and killed 11 after shooting Lincoln.
Where was Lincoln killed?
Location : Ford Theatre
Juneteenth
3 months after the Confederacy surrender he declares that all slaves are to be set free.
What is the exact date of Juneteenth? 
June 19, 1865
Where was Juneteenth celebrated? 
Juneteenth was celebrated in Galveston.
Why is Juneteenth celebrated?
Juneteenth celebrated the anniversary of freedom to African Americans in Texas.
What should we do after the war?
The war ended but now there is a lot of work to be done.
How many men died?
Hundreds of Thousands of men have bravely died.
What happened to the land in the South?
The land in the South had been destroyed.
What about the former slaves?
African Americans are now free but they haven't been paid or educated properly and now are going to have to make a life for themselves and their families.