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April 1865 in American History

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What was the significance of General Robert E. Lee's surrender at Appomattox Court House?

It marked the beginning of the end of the Civil War.

It led to the official end of the Civil War 16 months later.

It was the first of several Confederate generals that needed to surrender.

All of the above. (correct)

How long after General Lee's surrender was the Civil War officially declared over?

12 months

6 months

16 months (correct)

20 months

What was the date of the last battle of the Civil War?

May 13, 1865 (correct)

April 9, 1865

August 20, 1866

June 23, 1865

Who officially declared the Civil War to be over?

President Andrew Johnson Signup and view all the answers

What was the second major event that occurred in April 1865, in addition to General Lee's surrender?

The assassination of President Abraham Lincoln by John Wilkes Booth Signup and view all the answers

What was the key railroad junction that General Lee was forced to abandon on April 1, 1865?

Petersburg Signup and view all the answers

Why did General Lee surrender to General Grant at Appomattox Court House?

He realized further fighting would cost more men and victory was impossible Signup and view all the answers

What were the terms of surrender between General Lee and General Grant at Appomattox Court House?

Lee's men could keep their personal effects and horses, officers could keep weapons and horses Signup and view all the answers

Why did John Wilkes Booth assassinate President Lincoln?

To create chaos in the nation's leadership structure Signup and view all the answers

What limited John Wilkes Booth from carrying out his original plan of kidnapping President Lincoln?

Lincoln changed his plans last minute Signup and view all the answers

When did President Abraham Lincoln pass away?

April 15, 1865 Signup and view all the answers

Who was assigned to kill Vice President Johnson but lost his nerve?

George Azterodt Signup and view all the answers

How did John Wilkes Booth escape from Ford Theater after assassinating Lincoln?

He jumped from the viewing box to the stage and escaped on horseback Signup and view all the answers

Why did Charles Leale have Union soldiers carry Lincoln to a boarding house after he was shot?

The White House was too far away Signup and view all the answers

What happened to John Wilkes Booth after he was found by Union soldiers on April 26, 1865?

He was captured and killed Signup and view all the answers