Which Confederate military leader opposed slavery and secession but turned down an offer to command Union forces?

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Responses

Robert E. Lee
Robert E. Lee

George B. McClellan
George B. McClellan

Ulysses S. Grant
Ulysses S. Grant

Stonewall Jackson

1 answer

The correct answer is Robert E. Lee. He opposed slavery and secession, but ultimately chose to side with his home state of Virginia and declined an offer to command Union forces.