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What happened to general Robert E. Lee's plantation after the war?
General Lee's estate was taken by the Union because of non-payment of taxes, and turned into Arlington National Cemetery, which it is to this day
Was Robert E lee born in 1807 on a plantation on the potomac river?
yes
Why did Robert E. Lee never return to his plantation?
Because the Union Army started burying their war dead on the grounds surrounding Arlington House and it became a national cemetery.
Who was the general for the north?
the general for the north(Union, U.S.A) is Robert E. Lee
Did Robert E. Lee have horses?
Before the American Civil War, Robert E. Lee was a plantaion owner and member of the southern aristocracy. As such, he certainly owned many horses to draw wagons and coaches,as well as for riding and hunting. Lee's plantation overlooking Washington DC, Arlington, was confiscated by the Union Army and turned into a military cemetery. This was done as retribution for Lee's treason in abandoning his West Point commission in the US Army to lead the secessioist rebellion. Probably the most well know of Lee's horses was named "Traveler." This was the horse he rode during his leadership of the Army of Northern Virginia.
What did Robert E. Lee's mom do?
She was a plantation owner
What happened to general Robert E. Lee's plantation after the war?
General Lee's estate was taken by the Union because of non-payment of taxes, and turned into Arlington National Cemetery, which it is to this day
Where was Robert E Lee born?
Robert E. Lee was born at Stratford Hall Plantation in Westmoreland County, Virginia, United States.
Was Robert E lee born in 1807 on a plantation on the potomac river?
yes
Why did Robert E. Lee never return to his plantation?
Because the Union Army started burying their war dead on the grounds surrounding Arlington House and it became a national cemetery.
Was Robert E Lee in the union or confederate?
Confederate.
Who was the general for the north?
the general for the north(Union, U.S.A) is Robert E. Lee
If Robert E. Lee was a union general?
No. Lee was a confederate general
Was Robert E. lee was union general?
No. Lee was a confederate general
Where was Robert E. Lee born City?
Westmoreland County, Virginia, at Stratford Plantation.
What union was Robert E Lee on?
In the Civil War, Robert E. Lee was part of the Confederate side.
How did Arlington national cemetery become a landmark?
It began as the Robert E Lee plantation, but when he left to command the confederate army the government stated he owed 99.00 in back taxes. He couldn't return to pay it , so they took the plantation as payment for the taxes. The union began to bury the civil war dead soon after.
