Appomattox Courthouse: This term refers to the location where General Robert E. Lee, the Southern General, surrendered to Union General Ulysses S. Grant on April 9, 1865, effectively ending the Civil War.
Confederate Army: The Confederate Army was formed by the southern states that seceded from the United States during the Civil War. It was led by various Southern Generals throughout its existence.
Civil War: The Civil War was a conflict fought between 1861 and 1865 in America between Northern states (Union) and Southern states (Confederacy). The outcome of this war had a significant impact on American history.