Question
Which statement best describes the Battle of Fredericksburg?
Union troops remained outside of Washington, DC, ready to defend the capital.
Confederate troops remained outside Washington DC, ready to attack the capital.
Union troops were outnumbered but were able to get close to Richmond.
Confederate troops were outnumbered but won the battle anyway.
Union troops remained outside of Washington, DC, ready to defend the capital.
Confederate troops remained outside Washington DC, ready to attack the capital.
Union troops were outnumbered but were able to get close to Richmond.
Confederate troops were outnumbered but won the battle anyway.
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The statement that best describes the Battle of Fredericksburg is: **Confederate troops were outnumbered but won the battle anyway.**
Although the Confederate troops were not significantly outnumbered compared to the Union forces, they achieved a decisive victory despite facing a larger Union army. The battle took place on December 13, 1862, and is noted for the strong defensive positions held by Confederate forces under General Robert E. Lee.
Although the Confederate troops were not significantly outnumbered compared to the Union forces, they achieved a decisive victory despite facing a larger Union army. The battle took place on December 13, 1862, and is noted for the strong defensive positions held by Confederate forces under General Robert E. Lee.