Which best states the main reason for the Union’s success in the West during the Civil War?

The Union’s success in the West was largely driven by effective, aggressive leadership, especially Ulysses S. Grant, who won key victories at places such as Fort Donelson and Vicksburg. Having more troops helped, but strong leadership best captures the main reason. The Union did attack in the West, so choice D is incorrect.

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