Question

question 8 of 10

what was one result of the confederate victory at the battle of chancellorsville?

a. the union army was forced to retreat toward washington, d.c.
b. union general hooker was killed in battle.
c. union general hooker was forced to lead his troops on a long \mud march.\
d. the union army was cut off from key supply routes.

Explanation:

Analyze the Battle of Chancellorsville

The Battle of Chancellorsville (May 1–5, 1863) was a major battle of the American Civil War. Confederate General Robert E. Lee faced Union Major General Joseph Hooker's Army of the Potomac. Despite being outnumbered, Lee achieved a famous victory by daringly splitting his army.

Evaluate the consequences of the battle

Following the defeat, the Union army under General Hooker was forced to retreat back across the Rappahannock River, moving northward to protect Washington, D.C. This set the stage for Lee's second invasion of the North (the Gettysburg Campaign).

Assess the incorrect options

• Option B is incorrect because General Hooker was not killed in the battle (he was injured but survived and was later relieved of command).
• Option C is incorrect because the "Mud March" occurred earlier in January 1863 under General Ambrose Burnside, not Hooker after Chancellorsville.
• Option D is incorrect because the Union army's supply lines remained intact; their retreat was tactical rather than caused by being cut off from supplies.

Answer:

• (A) The Union army was forced to retreat toward Washington, D.C. (Correct answer)
• (B) Union General Hooker was killed in battle.
• (C) Union General Hooker was forced to lead his troops on a long "Mud March."
• (D) The Union army was cut off from key supply routes.