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General Johnston surrendered on April 26th 1865 at Bennet House, Durham, North Carolina.
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Why did Confederates surrender at appomattox?
Because they were barefoot and starving. Lee was hoping to escape South, to join forces with Joe Johnston in Carolina, but Phil Sheridan kept shunting him West into the mountains. Eventually their supply-line was cut.
Why did the south give up in the surrender of appomattox court house?
Because the Army of Northern Virginia had run out of men and materials (literally they were barefoot and starving), and Joe Johnston's army could do no more than 'annoy' Sherman. It was time to give up.
Who won the bentonville battle?
Sherman. It was Joe Johnston's last throw, and he surrendered after it.
Daring southern commander killed at the battle of?
Could be Sidney Johnston (no relation to Joe Johnston), killed at Shiloh. Or Stonewall Jackson, killed at Chancellorsville.
Where did Sherman mareh?
From Atlanta to Savannah, and after a pause, up through the Carolinas, until taking the surrender of Joseph E. Johnston.
