Question

question 3 of 10
robert e. lee launched his invasion of maryland in order to:
a. take control of northern factories to make weapons.
b. lower morale and reduce support for the war in the north.
c. build support for his campaign to become president of the confederacy.
d. kidnap black americans to enslave in the south.

Explanation:

Robert E. Lee's invasion of Maryland during the American - Civil War was aimed at demoralizing the North and reducing support for the war. It was a strategic move to gain an advantage in the war effort, not for personal political ambitions like becoming president of the Confederacy, nor for taking control of Northern factories or kidnapping Black Americans for enslavement.

Answer:

B. lower morale and reduce support for the war in the North.