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Turning Points

Question 6 • DRHS GA-GSE US History A

Why was the Battle of Gettysburg a turning point in the Civil War?

Answer
A
The battle resulted in the final victory for the Union.
B
The battle convinced Europe to become a Union ally.
C
The battle weakened Lee and stopped his invasion.
D
The battle was the first major loss by the Confederacy.

Explanation

At Gettysburg, Union forces defeated Robert E. Lee’s Confederate army and ended its invasion of the North. The Confederacy fought on for nearly two more years, so this was not the Union’s final victory, but Lee’s army was weakened and did not launch another major invasion of the North. Therefore, the correct choice is “The battle weakened Lee and stopped his invasion.”

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