Question

part ii. matching: write the correct letter on each line to match the battles listed below with their descriptions.

a. antietam b. bull run
c. chancellorsville d. vicksburg

1. ______ here, as it advanced toward richmond, the union army suffered its worst defeat.
2. ______ here, in maryland, more men were killed in one 24 - hour period than any other day in american history; lee was forced to retreat to virginia, temporarily halting his advance northward.
3. ______ the capture of this city gave the union control of most of the mississippi river.
4. ______ here, in a stinging defeat, the union army learned that the confederacy would not be defeated quickly.

Explanation:

Question 17

The battle at Chancellorsville (C) was where the Union Army, advancing toward Richmond, suffered a major defeat.

The Battle of Antietam (A) in Maryland had the highest single - day casualties in American history, and Lee retreated to Virginia.

The capture of Vicksburg (D) gave the Union control over most of the Mississippi River.

Answer:

C. Chancellorsville

Question 18