Unlike President Abraham Lincoln, who led the North in the
Civil War, Lee was not a self-made man. Lee's family was a leading
family of Virginia. The Lees were one of the most distinguished
families in the United States. A kinsman, Thomas Lee, had served as
royal governor of the colony. Lee was also related to Francis
Lightfoot Lee and Richard Henry Lee. Both had been statesmen and
soldiers during the American Revolution (1775-1783). His father,
Henry Lee, was known as "Light-Horse Harry." Light- Horse Harry Lee
had been a brilliant cavalry commander in the Revolutionary War.
The Lee mansion, Matholic, burned in the early 1700's. Queen
Caroline of England gave Thomas Lee money to help rebuild it. Lee
called the new building Stratford Hall.
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What was he? A. Officer B. General C. Private D. commander
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Were did he march A. Mexico OR A. Florida
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Which side was Robert E. lee on? A. South OR B. North