Which statement below best explains why robert e. lee was so effective as a military general?
1. he was always able to command the best-equipped army.
2. he was a brilliant strategist who kept the north off its guard.
3. he avoided meeting northern armies on the field of battle.
4. he never strayed into northern territory but fought on his own.

2. He was a brilliant strategist who kept the North off its guard.

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s the president shall be commander in chief of the army and navy of the united states, and of the militia of the several states, when called into the actual service of the united states; he may require the opinion, in writing, of the principal officer in each of the executive departments. sooo yeahhh

explanation:

bismarck believed in using force

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