Question

independent practice
which of the following actions taken by president lincoln contributed to general george b. mcclellans failure to capture richmond in 1862?
a. he waited too long to give mcclellan orders.
b. he did not give mcclellan enough troops.
c. he sent another general to help mcclellan.
d. he ordered mcclellan to move slowly.

Explanation:

During the 1862 Peninsula Campaign, President Lincoln diverted a portion of McClellan's troops to reinforce another general, leaving McClellan with insufficient forces to successfully capture Richmond. This lack of adequate troop support directly contributed to McClellan's failure.

Answer:

B. He did not give McClellan enough troops.