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Why was the Battle of Gettysburg a turning point in the Civil War?

The battle resulted in the final victory for the Union.
The battle convinced Europe to become a Union ally.
The battle weakened Lee and stopped his invasion.
The battle was the first major loss by the Confederacy.

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Answer: The answer is C "The battle weakened Lee and stopped his invasion."

Explanation: because two great armies collided at Gettysburg and put an end to his plan which was to invade the North

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The answer is C. Hope that helped!
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