When he was forced to give up in April 1865, General Lee was
a. trying to force Grant into a fight in open country.
b. trying to join up with another Confederate army.
c. in wild, undisciplined retreat.
d. in rapidly failing health.
e. trying to recruit more soldiers to continue the fight.
ANS: B
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