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on battles he wanted. Ambrose E.
Burnside took his position and he
was the one to command the troops
against Lee near Fredericksburg
on December 13. His plan was not
successful, and many Union troops
were killed. Joseph Hooker replaced
Fredericksburg after his unsuccessful
assault and both armies stopped
fighting during winter.
Chapter 4: Seeking Peace
An Emancipation Proclamation
was issued after the victorious
