Robert E. Lee

Lee was born

Jan 19, 1807

His parents are Anne Hill Carter and Henry Lee ll. He had one Brother.

Lee Starts U.S military Academy at West Point.

Jun 18, 1825

Lee graduates from west point

Jun 10, 1829

Lee helps general Winfield Scott during the Mexican American War

Aug 7, 1846

Lee used his enineering skills to help General Winfiel Scott. He creates routes for attacks and soon Scott starts o rely on Lee's math skills and battle strategys.

Confederates Ignite Civil War

Apr 12, 1861

Confederates attack Fort Sumter in South Carolin to start the civil war

Virginia secedes from the Union

Apr 17, 1861

Battle of Bull Run

Jul 21, 1861

Battle of Gettysburg

Jul 1, 1863

Robert E. Lee decided to atack the north instead of letting them come into southern territory. It

Surrender at Appomattox courthouse

Apr 9, 1865

Robert E. Lee surrendered to Ullysses S. Grant at Appomattox courthouse to end the war.

Lee becomes Presindent of Washington College

Sep 15, 1865

Lee died

Oct 17, 1870

Robert E. Lee was born with his shoes off.