Question

question 3 of 10
which battle did general lee win that enabled him to move his army into the
north?

a. fredericksburg

b. vicksburg

c. petersburg

d. chancellorsville

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Option A: The Battle of Fredericksburg was a Confederate victory, but it didn't directly enable Lee to move into the North.
• Option B: The Battle of Vicksburg was a Union victory in the West, not related to Lee's move North.
• Option C: The Siege of Petersburg was a later battle in the war, not the one that allowed Lee to move North.
• Option D: The Battle of Chancellorsville was a Confederate victory (with Lee's leadership) that gave him the opportunity to launch his second invasion of the North (the Gettysburg Campaign).

Answer:

D. Chancellorsville