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  1.  Hero or Villain?
    Hero or Villain?
    Robert E. Lee was a Confederate general during the American Civil War, but his legacy is still debated today. He led the Army of Northern Virginia, the most powerful force of the rebel states, from 1862 until its surrender in 1865.
    Early life and education

    Robert Edward Lee was born at Stratford Hall Plantation in Westmoreland County, Virginia, to Henry Lee III and Anne Hill Carter Lee on January 19, 1807. His ancestor, Richard Lee I, emigrated from Shropshire, England, t… See more

    Military engineer career

    On August 11, 1829, Brigadier General Charles Gratiot ordered Lee to Cockspur Island, Georgia. The plan was to build a fort on the marshy island which would command the outlet of the Savannah River. Lee was in… See more

    Marriage and family

    While Lee was stationed at Fort Monroe, he married Mary Anna Randolph Custis (1807–1873), great-granddaughter of Martha Washington by her first husband Daniel Parke Custis, and step-great-granddaug… See more

    Mexican–American War

    Lee distinguished himself in the Mexican–American War (1846–1848). He was one of Winfield Scott's chief aides in the march from Veracruz to Mexico City. He was instrumental in several American victories thr… See more

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