Why was Lincoln angry with General McClellan after the battle at Antietam?

A) McClellan retreated while he still had a chance to win the battle.
B) McClellan killed Robert E. Lee rather than taking him prisoner.
C) McClellan lost the battle, despite having a clear advantage in the field.
D) McClellan lost too many men in the battle, which weakened the Union army.
E) McClellan was slow to pursue Robert E. Lee after the battle and let Lee escape.


Answer: E

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A) inventor B) singer C) public speaker D) missionary

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A) family or close friends B) business acquaintances C) intimate partners or significant others D) strangers E) colleagues

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