Meade was blamed for allowing the Confederates to retreat to Virginia.
Despite General Meade's victory at the Battle of Gettysburg, why did President Lincoln appoint Grant as the new general to lead the Union army? (1 point)
Meade was considered too aggressive and Lincoln was looking for someone to negotiate a peaceful resolution.
• President Lincoln held Meade responsible for the great loss of Union soldiers.
• A replacement was necessary because Meade was killed in the battle.
• Meade was blamed for allowing the Confederates to retreat to Virginia.
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