Who was the Confederate general who surrendered to General Grant at Appomattox Courthouse? U.S. History A Nation Divided: Civil War and Reconstruction The Civil War 1 Answer Peter Dec 18, 2015 Gen. Robert E. Lee Answer link Related questions What did the United States Treasury create when the Legal Tender Act was passed in 1862? What was the main purpose of General Sherman's March to the Sea? Why is the American Civil War the deadliest war for Americans? How did the civil war affect states rights? What effects did reconstruction have on agriculture and industry in the south after the civil war? Should the south have been punished for seceding from the union? Why was the Civil War considered a turning point in American history? What technological advancements in military warfare came from the Civil War? Why is the battle of Gettysburg considered a turning point in the Civil War? Why did Lincoln invade the Confederacy? See all questions in The Civil War Impact of this question 2865 views around the world You can reuse this answer Creative Commons License