The document signed at the end of the American Civil War is known as the Appomattox Court House Agreement. This agreement was signed on April 9, 1865, following the surrender of Confederate General Robert E. Lee to Union General Ulysses S. Grant in Virginia. The terms were relatively lenient, allowing Confederate soldiers to return home with their personal arms and horses, and included provisions for the dignity and comfort of the Confederate troops. This surrender effectively marked the conclusion of the Civil War, leading to the eventual reunification of the United States, although it did not resolve the deep-seated issues that contributed to the conflict.