McClellan's 1862 Peninsular campaign failed largely because:
A) Lee retreated and refused to fight.
B) McClellan avoided battle in hopes of forcing a Confederate surrender.
C) Lincoln denied McClellan sufficient troops.
D) Lee burned Richmond to prevent it falling into Union hands.
Answer: B
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