1. Why was the Battle of Gettysburg considered a turning point in the war? Gettysburg was a huge victory for the North, forcing General Lee to surrender and ending the war.
Gettysburg was a huge victory for the South, forcing General Grant to retreat, and shifting momentum to the South.
Gettysburg was a draw, and it kept border states out of the war, since there was no clear winner.
Gettysburg was a huge victory for the North, forcing General Lee to retreat, and shifting momentum to the Union.