Based on the passage, why was Grant promoted to Commanding General of the United States Army? A. because Lee had resigned from the Army, so the position was open

B. because Grant was brilliant, fearless, and successful in battle

C. because Grant had fought in the Mexican-American War

D. because Grant had attended West Point, the best military school in America.

Congress also wanted to reinstate the rank of lieutenant general, but only if Lincoln gave the rank to Grant. Lincoln preferred to promote then-Commanding General Henry Halleck to lead the Union Army, which had been plagued by a string of ineffective leaders and terrible losses in battle.

Explanation:

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