Question

At the Battle of Antietam, Confederate General Robert E. Lee
A. failed to stop Union troops in their march toward Richmond.
B. led the South to victory in spite of losing thousands of troops.
C. was overwhelmed by General McClellan’s attack.
D. tried to advance his troops but was turned back by Union forces.

Answer 1

Answer:

D. tried to advance his troops but was turned back by Union forces.

Confederate General Robert E. Lee's army pulls away from Antietam Creek, near Sharpsburg, Maryland, and heads back to Virginia. The day before, at the Battle of Antietam, Lee's force had engaged in the bloodiest one-day battle of the Civil War against the army of General George B. McClellan.

Answer 2

Answer:

D. tried to advance his troops but was turned back by Union forces.