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)

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A replacement was necessary because Meade was killed in the battle.
A replacement was necessary because Meade was killed in the battle.

Meade was blamed for allowing the Confederates to retreat to Virginia.
Meade was blamed for allowing the Confederates to retreat to Virginia.

Meade was considered too aggressive and Lincoln was looking for someone to negotiate a peaceful resolution.
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.

Answer 1

The correct response is:

Meade was blamed for allowing the Confederates to retreat to Virginia.

Despite winning the Battle of Gettysburg, Meade's failure to pursue and decisively defeat Lee's retreating army led to criticism, which contributed to Lincoln's decision to appoint Grant as the new commander of the Union forces.