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Lee's Victories in the East and the Decision to Invade the North

Robert E. Lee's strategic leadership transformed the Army of Northern Virginia into a formidable force. In June 1862, he took command and decisively repelled Union General McClellan's efforts to capture Richmond during the Seven Days' Battles, marking a turning point for the Confederacy. By August, the South triumphed at the Second Battle of Bull Run, solidifying Lee's reputation. In September 1862, Lee made the bold decision to invade the North, hoping to secure a significant victory that could sway public opinion and even European support for the Confederacy.

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Lee's Victories in the East and the Decision to Invade the North

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  1. Lee’s Victories Describe Lee’s victories in the East and his decision to invade the North

  2. Robert E. Lee • June, 1862 – Lee takes charge of the Army of Northern Virginia • McClellan tries to recapture Richmond but is forced to retreat by Lee’s army in the Seven Days’ Battle • August, 1862 – Confederacy wins second victory at Bull Run • Lee ended the Union threat in Virginia

  3. Lee Invades the North • September, 1862 – crosses Potomac and invades Maryland • Hoped victory in North would force Lincoln to talk peace • Invasion would give Virginia farmers a rest from war during the harvest season • South would plunder northern farms for food

  4. Hoped invasion would show south could win and convince Europe to side with the Confederacy

  5. Summary • Why did Lee go on the offensive against the North? • How did the South’s fortunes change after Lee took command of the Army of Northern Virginia?

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