Question

How many men did Hooker position behind Lee's army?
a. 61,000
b. 70,000
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c. 73,000
d. 134,000
e. 158,000

Answer 1

Answer:

b.70,000

Explanation:

be found in paragraph 4. In paragraph 4, the author writes, “Buoyed by his superior numbers, Hooker covertly moved 70,000 of his men fifteen miles up and across the river, and then ordered them to sneak back down to position themselves behind Lee's army.” This means that Hooker positioned 70,000 men behind Lee's army.