After Defeating McClellan at the Second Battle of Bull Run

question 76

Multiple Choice

After defeating McClellan at the Second Battle of Bull Run, Robert E. Lee decided to

• A) consolidate his forces to protect the Confederate capital.
• B) send Jeb Stuart's cavalry to raid northern lines.
• C) invade the Union via Maryland.
• D) call for a ceasefire and peace negotiations.
• E) None of these choices are correct.

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