Lincoln was angry with General McClellan after the battle at Antietam because McClellan __________
a. retreated while he still had a chance to win the battle
b. killed Robert E. Lee rather than taking him prisoner
c. lost the battle, despite having a clear advantage in the field
d. lost too many men in the battle, which weakened the Union army
e. was slow to pursue Robert E. Lee after the battle and let Lee escape
A
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