Question

Choose either Robert E Lee or Thomas ""Stonewall"" Jackson and explain how he contributed to the Confederate Army. Mention 1-2 key battles he engaged in. (2-3 sentences)

Answer 1

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Step-by-step explanation:

During the American Civil War, Robert E Lee became the commander of the Army of Northern Virginia in June 1862 during the Peninsula Campaign after the wounding of Joseph E. Johnston

Lee fought so many battles on the side of Confederates Army, among which are:

1. Second Battle of Bull Run in August 1862, against Union forces under John Pope in which it resulted into victory

2. He is also notable for his victory at the battle of Fredericksburg in December 1862, against the Union Army of the Potomac commanded by Maj. Gen. Ambrose E. Burnside, it was a massive victory for the Confederates army, despite having number of soldiers that is about half of Union Army.

3. He also led the command of Confederates army at the battle of Gettysburg in July 1863, which is considered as the turning point of the American Civil War. The Confederates however lost the battle against the Union Maj. Gen. George Meade's Army of the Potomac.