United States History Question of the Day

  Generals Grant & Lee

  
The two key Civil War generals,
Ulysses S. Grant & Robert E. Lee
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Question 0110118:

Which of the following is the most accurate description of  General Grant's tactics in his battles against General Lee?

(A) capturing Richmond in a single dramatic strike against Lee's troops
(B) keeping steady pressure on Lee even while sustaining huge losses
(C) patiently waiting for Gen. Sherman to arrive in Virginia following his victories in Georgia
(D) avoiding engagement with Lee's forces whenever possible
(E) Grant and Lee never faced each other in battle


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