Question
Which characteristic of General McClellan ultimately led to him being removed from his post as Commander of the Union Army?
his cautious nature on the battlefield
his cautious nature on the battlefield
his organizational ability
his organizational ability
his failure at the first Battle of Bull Run
his failure at the first Battle of Bull Run
his reckless nature on the battlefield
his cautious nature on the battlefield
his cautious nature on the battlefield
his organizational ability
his organizational ability
his failure at the first Battle of Bull Run
his failure at the first Battle of Bull Run
his reckless nature on the battlefield
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The characteristic of General McClellan that ultimately led to him being removed from his post as Commander of the Union Army was **his cautious nature on the battlefield**. McClellan was often criticized for his reluctance to engage the enemy and take decisive action, which contributed to frustrations within the Lincoln administration and among Union troops. His tendency to overestimate the strength of Confederate forces and hesitate in launching attacks were key factors in his removal.