USA HISTORY

AMERICAN CIVIL WAR(1861 1865)

KEY CIVIL WAR BATTLES IN 1862

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What is the battle of Gettysburg most often referred to as?

(A) The single bloodiest one day battle of the war

(B) ** The turning point of the war

(C) The end of the war

(D) The last battle that Robert E Lee lead

EXPLANATIONS BELOW

Concept note-1: -Adams County, PA | Jul 1-3, 1863. The Battle of Gettysburg marked the turning point of the Civil War. With more than 50, 000 estimated casualties, the three-day engagement was the bloodiest single battle of the conflict.

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