The Appomattox Courthouse refers to the location in Virginia where General Robert E. Lee of the Confederate Army surrendered to General Ulysses S. Grant of the Union Army, effectively ending the American Civil War.
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Robert E. Lee: Confederate general known for his leadership during the Civil War.
Ulysses S. Grant: Union general who led the Northern armies to victory during the Civil War.
American Civil War: A war fought between 1861 and 1865 over issues such as slavery and states' rights.