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Which was the last battle of Pickett's military career?

  • Battle of Five Forks

  • Battle of Appomattox Court House

  • Battle of Spotsylvania Court House

  • Battle of Cold Harbor

Answer

Pickett's last battle was the Battle of Five Forks on April 1, 1865, in which he was routed by Union troops. After the battle, Pickett's command retreated and was unable to rejoin the main Confederate army under Robert E. Lee. On April 9, 1865, Lee surrendered to Ulysses S. Grant at the Battle of Appomattox Court House.
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