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Who commanded the Confederate army during the Civil War?

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a
George McClellan
b
Jefferson Davis
c
Robert E. Lee
d
Winfield Scott
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The answer is C. Robert E Lee. He was a Confederate general throughout the Civil War, specifically in charge of the Army of Northern Virginia, the primary army of the Confederacy, and surrendered to Union forces on April 9.

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Answer:

C. Robert E. Lee

Step-by-step explanation:

George McClellan commanded the Army of the Potomac.

Jefferson Davis was the South's president during the Civil War.

Robert E. Lee commanded the Confederate army.

Winfield Scott was an North general who became a Whig candidate.

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