57.0k views
3 votes
Why did Robert E. Lee resign from the U.S. Army?

User Aqrit
by
3.8k points

2 Answers

4 votes

Answer:

He could not participate in an invasion of the South because of feelings of loyalty to his home state of Virginia.

Step-by-step explanation:

User Brijesh Kumar
by
4.7k points
1 vote

Answer:

He rejected an offer made to join the US army. Then he resigned. He was citing loyalty to his home state of Virginia

User Fanyo SILIADIN
by
4.4k points