Why did General Joseph Hooker attack Robert E. Lee's army at Chancellorsville in May 1863?
A. He was trying to break the stalemate in northern Virginia.
B. The attack was an attempt to gain control of the Mississippi River.
C. His goal was to win a victory that would sway public opinion.
D. He wanted to demonstrate the effectiveness of new weapons.
Answer: A. He was trying to break the stalemate in northern Virginia.
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