The Battle Of Chancellorsville

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    The heroic general who lost his life at Chancellorsville was named ... 

    • George Washington
    • Benjamin Franklin
    • Stonewall Jackson
    • Robert E. Lee
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  • 2. 
    Robert E. Lee surrendered at Chancellorsville. - ProProfs

    Robert E. Lee surrendered at Chancellorsville.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    The statement is false because Robert E. Lee did not surrender at Chancellorsville. He actually surrendered at Appomattox Court House on April 9, 1865, which marked the end of the American Civil War. Chancellorsville was the site of a major battle in 1863, but it did not result in Lee's surrender.

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    The Union was heavily outnumbered at Chancellorsville.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    The statement "The Union was heavily outnumbered at Chancellorsville" is false. At the Battle of Chancellorsville during the American Civil War, the Union Army, commanded by General Joseph Hooker, actually had the numerical advantage over the Confederate Army, led by General Robert E. Lee. Despite this, Lee's strategic brilliance and audacity allowed him to achieve a decisive victory over the Union forces, demonstrating that numerical superiority does not always guarantee success in warfare.

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  • 4. 

    The Union won the battle of Chancellorsville.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    The statement "The Union won the battle of Chancellorsville" is false. In reality, the Confederate Army, led by General Robert E. Lee, emerged victorious in the battle of Chancellorsville. Despite being outnumbered, Lee's strategic brilliance and audacity allowed him to defeat the Union Army, led by General Joseph Hooker, in May 1863. This battle is considered one of Lee's greatest triumphs during the American Civil War.

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    The Union general at Chancellorsville was named _________________

    Correct Answer
    Grant Hooker Jones Sherman
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Hooker.

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