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Why is the battle of Gettysburg considered a turning point in the war

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The Battle of Gettysburg is considered important because it led to the following consequences:

The South abandoned the idea of invading the North.

The South gave up its quest for help from Europe.

The Union victory helped the abolitionist movement gain greater support in the North.

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It was a major defeat for confederate forces and a place where many of them lost faith in General Lee
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