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When it became clear to Jefferson Davis and other Confederate leaders that Richmond would fall, what did they do?

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kingalexander2175

Answer:

On the morning of Sunday April 2, 1865 Confederate lines near Petersburg broke after a nine month siege. The retreat of the army left the Confederate capital of Richmond, 25 miles to the north, defenseless.

Explanation:
They leave and retreated further south.