Question

why did general lee fail during his last stand at the appomattox court house?
he refused to use a total war strategy.
his troops were weak and surrounded.
his reinforcements did not arrive in time.
his troops had deserted him completely.

Explanation:

To determine why General Lee failed at Appomattox Court House, we analyze each option:

• Option 1: A total war strategy wasn't relevant here as Lee was defending, not conducting total war.
• Option 2: By this time, Lee's Confederate troops were severely weakened (low on supplies, manpower) and surrounded by Union forces, making defeat inevitable.
• Option 3: Reinforcements not arriving wasn't the primary reason—his forces were already too weak and encircled.
• Option 4: Troops hadn't completely deserted; many still fought, but they were outmatched and surrounded.

Answer:

B. His troops were weak and surrounded.