Why do most historians consider the Battle of Gettysburg as the turning point in the Civil War?
A The outcome of the battle discouraged the British and French governments from supporting the
South
B The failure of the Union army to defeat the South set off riots in New York City.
C The South suffered heavy losses, preventing it from making any future advances into the North
D Because of the battle, the Confederacy was able to break through the Union blockade of its
ports.