General Robert E. Lee. He was one of the greatest and brightest of his time and perhaps up to date. His lifespan, some would describe as nothing more than service to rebel forces, or a traitor. He was offered a job by Abraham Lincoln to command Union troops during the Civil War. But he generously rejected the offer because of his views on slavery. This is his life before the Civil War. Lee was the fourth son of Anne Hill Carter, his mother, and General Henry Lee III. His father was a governor of Virginia, so he had a great influence on Virginia today. Robert was raised mainly by his mother Anne, she taught him authority, tolerance and order and everything that made him what he later became. Lee was introduced to Christianity at an early age and was a follower of Christ. He always enjoyed education and in 1829 he was accepted into West Point and after a period was appointed superintendent from 1852 to 1855. But there was another passion in him, which took him to the Lone Star State 2nd Cavalry and he became a lieutenant . was rapidly growing in America. Differential...