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Why was the Battle of Gettysburg a key turning point in the war? A. It won the war for the Union. B. It convinced Europe to become a Union ally. C. It greatly weakened Lee’s army and stopped his invasion. D. It was the first battle the Confederacy lost.

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its d i just took the test

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The Battle of Gettysburg is called “High Water Mark of the Rebellion.”
Also it was considered as a key turning point in the war because the Union victory placed the Confederacy on the defensive and ended Gen. Robert E. Lee's attempt to invade Union territory.

C. It greatly weakened Lee’s army and stopped his invasion
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