Question

2. General McClellan proved to be an incapable leader for the North for two reasons. What were they?

Answer 1

Answer:

C) He was overly cautious as battles neared.

D) He always believed he was outnumbered.

Explanation:

George Brinton McClellan was an American military man and politician, who participated in the early stages of the United States Civil War with the rank of Major General. McClellan had proven himself as an efficient organizer with a strong personal magnetism. For this reason, together with some successes in West Virginia, President Lincoln appointed him Major General in the Union Army, only under General Winfield Scott. He reorganized a disunited and poorly disciplined army, which earned him the respect and approval of his men. Their military operations, however, were only a series of wasted failures and opportunities. McClellan continually overestimated the capacity of his adversary and his plans, excessively cautious, lacked the audacity and decision necessary. After the battle of Antietam, he was dismissed and ordered to hand over command to General Ambrose Burnside and return to New Jersey, his home at that time, to await new orders, which never came.

Answer 2

C and D

Many sources believe that General McClellan was too cautious to be a leader. He refused to proceed with anything until everything was fully prepared. He also did not know much about his enemy, which is crucial in any war. He underestimated them greatly. Hope this helps.