Question

question 17 of 20

which diagram correctly matches the military leader with his actions during the early years of the civil war?

a. thomas jackson -> betrayed the confederacy to join the union
b. robert e. lee -> captured tennessee for the confederacy
c. ulysses s. grant -> built an army of mostly black soldiers
d. george mcclellan -> led the failed union invasion of virginia

Explanation:

Analyze incorrect options

Using the American Civil War knowledge point

• Option A: Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson was a famous Confederate general who remained loyal to the Confederacy until his death in 1863; he did not join the Union.
• Option B: Robert E. Lee was the commander of the Army of Northern Virginia and focused on defending Virginia and invading the North; he did not capture Tennessee.
• Option C: Ulysses S. Grant commanded Union forces, but he did not build an army consisting mostly of Black soldiers.

Evaluate the correct option

Using the George B. McClellan and Peninsula Campaign knowledge points

• Option D: George B. McClellan was appointed to lead the Union's Army of the Potomac in the East. During the Peninsula Campaign of 1862, he led a major, failed Union invasion of Virginia aimed at capturing Richmond.

Answer:

• (A) Thomas Jackson → Betrayed the Confederacy to join the Union
• (B) Robert E. Lee → Captured Tennessee for the Confederacy
• (C) Ulysses S. Grant → Built an army of mostly Black soldiers
• (D) George McClellan → Led the failed Union invasion of Virginia (Correct answer)