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Question 6 • RS AZ-US History A

Why was General George McClellan’s leadership a disadvantage for the North during the Civil War?

Answer
A
He had too little experience.
B
He had no formal training.
C
He was too cautious.
D
He was too eager to fight.

Explanation

McClellan was a capable organizer, but he often hesitated to attack and overestimated the strength of Confederate forces. His cautious approach delayed Union offensives and allowed the Confederacy more time to prepare. So the correct choice is C, “He was too cautious.”

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