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When did General McClellan present to President Lincoln his plans for ending the Southern rebellion?
One week after General McClellan was given command of the Eastern Department, he presented to President Lincoln his plan to end the war in a single campaign. His plan encompassed a military, diplomatic and political set of strategies to end the Southern rebellion in a single campaign.
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What did General George B McClellan believe was the key area in the South that required immediate attention in 1861?
In his initial plan to end the Southern rebellion, General McClellan outlined a multipronged offensive. The key area of operations would be in Virginia.
How did General McClellan act towards the problems the Confederates were causing in Kentucky?
As the Union's general in chief, George B. McClellan was responsible for the Union's war efforts to end the Southern rebellion. In January of 1862, McClellan began pushing Major General Henry Halleck to prevent Confederate forces in neutral Kentucky from being reinforced. He wanted Halleck to aid General Buell in that slave border state. He ordered Halleck to send one or two divisions supported by gunboats sent up the Cumberland River. Both McClellan and General Buell agreed that Columbus, Kentucky had to be taken out of Rebel control.
What was the reaction of General George B McClellan to President Lincoln's preliminary Emancipation Proclamation?
President Lincoln's preliminary Emancipation Proclamation in 1862 was a shock to General McClellan. He also was shocked when Lincoln soon after suspended habeas corpus. He was opposed to both of these actions by President Lincoln.
What major development caused Union General George McClellan to believe that President Lincoln was hampering the Peninsula campaign of 1862?
As the Union's Peninsula campaign was in its early stages, General McClellan was certain that President Lincoln was hampering McClellan's war operations. Lincoln had stepped in and retained the corps under General McDowell to defend Washington DC. Lincoln believed this was a necessity.
What civil war general later became the governor of New Jersey?
George B. McClellan. McClellan also ran for president against Lincoln in 1864 (but lost). McClellan's son was also governor of New Jersey.
What did General George B McClellan believe was the key area in the South that required immediate attention in 1861?
In his initial plan to end the Southern rebellion, General McClellan outlined a multipronged offensive. The key area of operations would be in Virginia.
What was General George B. McClellan's reaction to President Lincoln's preliminary emancipation proclamation?
President Lincoln's preliminary emancipation proclamation became known to General George B. McClellan on September 24, 1862. McClellan was outraged as he was opposed to the key elements of Lincoln's announcement. McClellan believed that the issue of slavery should be handled after the Southern rebellion was defeated. He believed that to insure a speedy and less painful reunification of the US that strict limits should be placed on military actions that threatened the rights and property of Confederate civilians.
When did George B McClellan become a candidate for US President?
Former US Union General George B. McClellan was the Democratic nominee for the office of US president in the elections of 1864. He sought to end the harsh strategy of injuring the lives and property of Southern civilians. He sought a negotiated end to the rebellion, however, he was pledged to keep the Union intact. He believed the strategies of US Grant and US President Lincoln were too harsh and would make reconstruction a more difficult project.
When did General George B. McClellan discover that President Lincoln removed him as the general in chief?
When General George B. McClellan returned to Washington DC on March 11, 1862, he became aware that President Lincoln removed his title of general in chief.
Was Union General George B McClellan eager to fight Confederate troops?
Union General George B. McClellan sought to engage the Confederates when he believed he had an overwhelming number of troops compared to a Southern army. Even when he did, however, his opinion was that he lacked enough troops to handle various major situations. This was evident in the infamous Peninsula campaign. Interference by President Lincoln did not help matters. McClellan should have been directed by the general in chief, Henry Halleck, not the president.
Who was the democratic nominee for president in the 1864 election?
General George McClellan, although he was lukewarm about the Democratic Party platform in that election.
How did General McClellan act towards the problems the Confederates were causing in Kentucky?
As the Union's general in chief, George B. McClellan was responsible for the Union's war efforts to end the Southern rebellion. In January of 1862, McClellan began pushing Major General Henry Halleck to prevent Confederate forces in neutral Kentucky from being reinforced. He wanted Halleck to aid General Buell in that slave border state. He ordered Halleck to send one or two divisions supported by gunboats sent up the Cumberland River. Both McClellan and General Buell agreed that Columbus, Kentucky had to be taken out of Rebel control.
What Democrats run president 1n 1864?
The Democratic candidate was General George McClellan.
What was the reaction of General George B McClellan to President Lincoln's preliminary Emancipation Proclamation?
President Lincoln's preliminary Emancipation Proclamation in 1862 was a shock to General McClellan. He also was shocked when Lincoln soon after suspended habeas corpus. He was opposed to both of these actions by President Lincoln.
When did General George McClellan inform President Lincoln that Robert E Lee was in charge of defending Richmond?
On April 20, 1862, General George B. McClellan informed President Lincoln that Robert E. Lee was replacing the wounded General Johnston. McClellan also mentioned that this change was good for the Union as Lee was known to be weak and timid.
When did General in Chief McClellan see the opportunity to undermine Confederate defenses in Northern Virginia?
By the end of November 1861, General McClellan believed he had a chance to undermine the Confederate forces in Northern Virginia. McClellan envisioned defeating the Rebel armies in northern Virginia in detail, capturing Richmond and thereby bringing the Southern rebellion to a quick end. To accomplish this, he would need to outflank Confederate forces by landing on the eastern peninsula that would lead to Richmond.
What was the reaction of General McClellan when he learned that Confederate General Johnston would be replaced by General Robert E. Lee?
General McClellan was pleased by the change of Confederate command due to the wounded General Johnston. McClellan considered Lee to be meek and clearly was not chosen to lead any major Southern armies. Also, McClellan had a brief encounter with some of Lee's soldiers who failed to retain what would become West Virginia.
