Question

Who was General Lee's right hand man and most trusted general?

A. William Sherman
B. Ulysses Grant
C. J.E.B. Stuart
D. Thomas 'Stonewall' Jackson

Answer 1

Confederate General James Longstreet. Lee's right hand man, especially after the loss of "Stonewall" Jackson. Lee called him my "Old War Horse" but Longstreet strongly disagreed with Lee about Pickett's charge at Gettysburg and after the war criticized Lee for the decision.

Step-by-step explanation:

Confederate Generals

Stonewall Jackson

General Thomas Jonathan “Stonewall” Jackson fought brilliantly from First Bull Run to his death at the battle of Chancellorsville from friendly fire.

• J.E.B. Stuart

General J.E.B. Stuart was a famous cavalry commander known for his reconnaissance.

Union Generals

• Ulysses S. Grant

General Ulysses S. Grant led the Union Army during the later years of the civil war, and with his victory at Appomattox Courthouse, effectively ended the civil war.

• General William Tecumseh Sherman

General William Tecumseh Sherman fought in many battles and his best known for taking Atlanta followed by his brutal by effective “march to the sea.”