Question

Why was the Battle of Gettysburg a turning point in the war?

A. The South suffered many losses while the North had few.

B. The loss of troops convinced the South to never again invade the North.

C. The outcome convinced European nations to aid the Confederacy.

D. The South succeeded in capturing the nation’s capital.

Answer 1

B. The loss of troops convinced the South to never again invade the North.

Step-by-step explanation:

The Army of Northern Virginia was licked in their effort to take the war into the North. As a result, they were convinced to never again try which dramatically changed the tempo and tenor of the war.