Although historians disagree about whether this Confederate general opposed slavery itself, they can agree that he generally opposed secession. Name that war leader.

One of the most recognizable Confederate generals, Robert E. Lee actually opposed secession, although it's debatable amongst historians to what degree this opposition was. As it stood, he fought for the Confederacy, some theorize out of loyalty to his home state of Virginia more than out of support for the South's cause.

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