Question

i was offered and rejected command of the union forces at the start of the civil war. i was a brilliant general and commander of the confederate forces. who am i?
a. william tecumseh sherman
b. ulysses s. grant
c. robert e. lee
d. thomas jackson

Explanation:

Robert E. Lee was offered command of Union forces at the start of the Civil - War but declined and instead became a brilliant general and commander of the Confederate forces. William Tecumseh Sherman and Ulysses S. Grant were Union generals. Thomas Jackson was a Confederate general but was not offered command of Union forces at the start of the Civil War.

Answer:

C. Robert E. Lee