USA HISTORY

AMERICAN CIVIL WAR(1861 1865)

KEY CIVIL WAR BATTLES IN 1862

[SOURCES]
This battle is considered a turning point in the war, giving the North a better chance of winning.

(A) Antietam

(B) ** Gettysburg

(C) Fort Henry

(D) Shiloh

EXPLANATIONS BELOW

Concept note-1: -The Battle of Gettysburg fought on July 1–3, 1863, was the turning point of the Civil War for one main reason: Robert E. Lee’s plan to invade the North and force an immediate end to the war failed.

Concept note-2: -The battle of Gettysburg (July 1-3, 1863) is considered the turning point of the Civil War. Gen.

Concept note-3: -In a must-win clash, Union forces halted the northern invasion of Robert E. Lee’s Confederate Army.