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RCMultiple Choice

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Question 452 • Career Explorations - EL3401

Which statement best describes the Battle of Fredericksburg?

Answer
A
Union troops remained outside of Washington, DC, ready to defend the capital.
B
Confederate troops remained outside Washington DC, ready to attack the capital.
C
Union troops were outnumbered but were able to get close to Richmond.
D
Confederate troops were outnumbered but won the battle anyway.

Explanation

At Fredericksburg in December 1862, the Union army was larger, but Confederate forces held strong defensive positions and repelled repeated Union attacks. The Confederates won despite being outnumbered, so the best choice is “Confederate troops were outnumbered but won the battle anyway.”

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