Can You Conquer This Civil War Quiz?

Karyn Bailey|History|25 Oct 2019

Which Union commander was demoted for being insane?

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Retry Correct Incorrect William Sherman was demoted after requesting that 60,000 men defend his territory and 200,000 go on the offensive. U.S. Secretary of War found the request insane and removed him from command, leaving Sherman nearly suicidal.
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Which Union commander was demoted for being insane?

  • Winfield Hancock
  • Robert Anderson
  • Nathaniel Banks
  • William Sherman
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