Question

How do you think Robert E. Lee would have felt if he had accepted Lincoln’s offer? Why?

Answer 1

It is difficult to say for certain how Robert E. Lee would have felt if he had accepted Lincoln's offer to command the Union Army. However, based on historical accounts of Lee's loyalty to his home state of Virginia and his belief in states' rights, it is likely that he would have felt conflicted about fighting against the Confederate states. Lee may have also felt a sense of duty and honor to defend the South from what he perceived as Northern aggression. Ultimately, it is possible that Lee may have rejected Lincoln's offer due to his strong beliefs and allegiance to the Confederate cause.