What event signaled the end ofthe civil war?

The end of the American Civil War was signaled by the surrender of Confederate General Robert E. Lee to Union General Ulysses S. Grant at Appomattox Court House on April 9, 1865. This event marked a significant turning point, as it effectively led to the collapse of the Confederate Army and the eventual surrender of other Confederate forces. Following Lee's surrender, the war came to a close with President Abraham Lincoln's focus on reunification and healing the nation. The formal conclusion of the war was solidified with the ratification of the Thirteenth Amendment, abolishing slavery.