What event led to the fall of the Confederate capital, Richmond, Virginia? Use the photograph and your knowledge of social studies to answer the following questions.

A. LincolnÍs assassination

B. GrantÍs siege at Vicksburg

C. LeeÍs retreat from Petersburg

D. ShermanÍs march through Georgia

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2 June, 07:10

What event led to the fall of the Confederate capital, Richmond, Virginia? Use the photograph and your knowledge of social studies to answer the following questions.

A. LincolnÍs assassination

B. GrantÍs siege at Vicksburg

C. LeeÍs retreat from Petersburg

D. ShermanÍs march through Georgia

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Carl Bates · Answer 1

The correct answer is C. Lee's retreat from Petersburg

After Lee retreated, the city fell soon. Lee's army was defeated since they were tired and out of resources as their opponents managed to cut off their supply lines and break their defenses.

What event led to the fall of the Confederate capital, Richmond, Virginia? Use the photograph and your knowledge of social studies to answer the following questions.A. LincolnÍs assassinationB. GrantÍs siege at VicksburgC. LeeÍs retreat from PetersburgD. ShermanÍs march through Georgia

What event led to the fall of the Confederate capital, Richmond, Virginia? Use the photograph and your knowledge of social studies to answer the following questions.

A. LincolnÍs assassination

B. GrantÍs siege at Vicksburg

C. LeeÍs retreat from Petersburg

D. ShermanÍs march through Georgia