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What was the importance of the Battle of Gettysburg during the Civil War?

A.The southern victory was the first battle won on the side of the Confederacy.

B.The southern victory was a turning point in the progress of the war.

C.The northern victory was a turning point in the progress of the war.

D.The northern victory was the first battle won on the side of the Union.

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Step-by-step explanation:

The Battle of Gettysburg fought on July 1–3, 1863, was the turning point of the Civil War for one main reason: Robert E. Lee's plan to invade the North and force an immediate end to the war failed.

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