Coloring Through History: The Surrender of Robert E. Lee Coloring Page!
Color a "peace" of history!
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We’ve been coloring through U.S. History this year! I know that I am getting ahead of myself with this one, since our Classical Conversations campus has yet to arrive at the Civil War era in our history study…but I drew this a looong time ago and couldn’t wait to post it! My posting schedule got way off track when I had surgery several weeks ago, and I am scrambling to get caught up! Nonetheless, I hope this Surrender of Robert E. Lee coloring page enriches your study of U.S. History.
Let’s Journey Back to Appomattox Courthouse!
As homeschooling mothers, we have the unique opportunity to take our children on a journey through history and explore how influential figures’ decisions have impacted the course of nations! Today, let’s delve into a momentous event that forever changed the face of America – the surrender of General Robert E. Lee at Appomattox Courthouse. We will uncover the significance of Lee’s surrender and its enduring impact on the United States by studying this gripping chapter of American history.
The surrender at Appomattox Courthouse took place on April 9, 1865, amidst the backdrop of a nation torn apart by civil war. General Robert E. Lee, a revered military strategist, led the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia. As the conflict drew to a close, Lee found himself cornered, outnumbered, and with dwindling supplies. With the fate of the nation hanging in the balance, Lee faced a momentous decision that would decide the course of history.
On that fateful day, General Ulysses S. Grant, commander of the Union Army, and Lee convened at Appomattox Courthouse in Virginia. Amidst the rubble and devastation of war, the two leaders negotiated the terms of surrender. Grant, with a magnanimous spirit and an eye towards reconciliation, offered generous terms to Lee and his men. The surrender marked not only the end of the Confederate Army’s resistance but also paved the way for a (looong) new era of healing and rebuilding the United States!
The Surrender of Robert E. Lee at Appomattox Courthouse: A Nation Divided
The surrender at Appomattox Courthouse was a watershed moment in American history. It was a symbol of reconciliation, marking the beginning of a hopeful journey towards a truly United States. The cooperation displayed by Grant and Lee in this historic event laid the foundation for the Reconstruction era, where efforts were made (for better or worse) to rebuild the war-torn South.
A Watershed Moment: Grant and Lee at Appomattox Courthouse
The study of history provides rich opportunities to engage in meaningful conversations with our children, guiding them as they learn from pivotal moments in the past! The surrender at Appomattox Courthouse is a reminder that even amidst deep divisions, there is always hope for reconciliation and the potential for a brighter future.
Happy homeschooling!
Kitty
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