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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