Decision Three: Lee's Choice of Side

As soon as the war broke out, both sides were eager to recruit the best military leadership available

There was consensus that the most capable military leader of the day was Robert E. Lee, having proven himself in Mexico and Harper's Ferry

Lincoln offered Lee command of the Union Army

Lee called slavery a "moral evil" and believed that secession was unconstitutional. Politically he was on the same page as Lincoln

Lee was a dedicated loyal citizen of the Southern state of Virginia. His ancestors and extended family all were residents of the South

If he were to accept Lincoln's offer, he would be at war with his family

As a West Pointer whose whole life was serving the military, to sit out the war would seem cowardly and uncomfortable, like Mahomes sitting on the bench during the Super Bowl

Watch the offer below