Question

Despite General Meades victory at the Battle of Gettysburg, why did president Lincoln appoint grant as the new general?

A. Meade was blamed for allowing the confederates retreat to Virginia

B. President Lincoln heals Meade responsible for the great loss of Union Soldiers

C. Meade was considered too aggressive and Lincoln was looking for someone to negotiate a peaceful resolution

D. A replacement was necessary because Meade was killed in the battle

Answer 1

Answer: A. Meade was blamed for allowing the confederates retreat to Virginia. :3

Answer 2

Answer: Despite General Meade's victory at the Battle of Gettysburg, Lincoln appointed General Grant. He appointed Grant because Meade was blamed for allowing the confederates to retreat to Virginia. The correct answer is A.

Step-by-step explanation:

Despite Grant being appointed as the new General, Meade still held a high ranking post. He was still the leader of the Army of the Potomac. General Lee's troops were very weak and could of been captured, but Meade was cautious and that is why he did not get the job.