Question

the end of the civil war in america
after months of attacks targeting richmond, the confederacy officially surrendered in 1865.
the beginning of the end
after taking the position of commanding officer for the union army, general ulysses s. grant began his attack on the city of richmond, virginia in june 1864. by april 2, 1865, union forces had taken control over richmond, the capital of the south.
choose the correct answer.
on april 9, 1865, robert e. lee ________.
options:
surrendered
fled the south
declared war

Explanation:

To solve this, we recall historical facts about the American Civil War. On April 9, 1865, Robert E. Lee, the commander of the Confederate Army, surrendered to Ulysses S. Grant, marking a key moment in the end of the Civil War. "Fled the South" is incorrect as he surrendered, not fled. "Declared war" is incorrect as the war was already ongoing, and this date was about surrender, not declaration.

Answer:

A. surrendered