Question

as union soldiers marched into richmond in 1865, general lee’s army
began to receive reinforcements
had only 35,000 men and no food.
planned to reclaim their capital city
headed for atlanta in full retreat.

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option based on historical facts about the end of the American Civil War. In 1865, when Union soldiers entered Richmond (the Confederate capital), General Lee's army was in a dire situation.

• Option 1: Lee's army was not receiving reinforcements at this late stage of the war.
• Option 2: Lee's army had around 35,000 men and was suffering from lack of food as supplies were scarce, which matches historical context.
• Option 3: Reclaiming the capital was not feasible as the Confederacy was collapsing, so this is incorrect.
• Option 4: Lee's army was retreating but not heading for Atlanta (Atlanta had already fallen earlier in the war; the retreat was towards Appomattox).

Answer:

B. had only 35,000 men and no food.