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Robert Edward Lee

Born January 19, 1807 in Stratford Hall, VA

Died October 12, 1870 in Lexington, VA

Lived in the Arliton House

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Facts

Fought in the Mexican-American War, Harpers Ferry Raid, and the Civil War

Had 7 kids (4 daughters and 3 sons)

Quotes

“The education of a man is never complete until he dies.”

“It is well that war is so terrible – otherwise we would grow too fond of it.”

Feats

Became an American commander in the Mexican-AMerican War

Confederate leader

Agreed to help Confederate forces when VA voted to secede

Gave Confederate crucial victory at the Battle of Manasses

President of small college in WV

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Facts

He struggled with mundane tasks with his work and life

Almost was hanged for being a traitor

Quotes

“I cannot trust a man to control others who cannot control himself.”

“I like whiskey. I always did, and that is why I never drink it.”

Failures

Seceded from America

Two invasions to the North were unsuccessful

Lost Civil War

Irresponsible, which hurt the family financially

Was convicted to be hung for being a traitor

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Is Robert E. Lee a hero? Or a villain? In my mind, he is more of a villain than he is a her. My reasoning behind this is that he obviously was a failure with the Confederate Army in the Civil War. Also, he had so many problems going on at home that this put his family in jeopardy, financially. My third and final reason is because he is considered an American traitor. He was going to be hanged for becoming this traitor, but the process did not go through. With these reasons supporting me, it is obvious that he is much more of a villain than a hero.

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