Why Was Lincoln Angry with General McClellan After the Battle

question 15

Multiple Choice

Why was Lincoln angry with General McClellan after the battle at Antietam?

• A) McClellan retreated while he still had a chance to win the battle.
• B) McClellan killed Robert E. Lee rather than taking him prisoner.
• C) McClellan lost the battle, despite having a clear advantage in the field.
• D) McClellan lost too many men in the battle, which weakened the Union army.
• E) McClellan was slow to pursue Robert E. Lee after the battle and let Lee escape.

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