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Why was a victory at Gettysburg important to the confederacy?
Because it would have taken the fighting out of Virginia, and let the south go on to invade the north and where they could pillage and commandeer supplies without harming/annoying confederate citizens. Plus, it would have shown the north that the south serious about their independence and would fight the Yankees on their own ground about it. FURTHER MOTIVATION The Confederacy firmly hoped that a decisive victory at Gettysburg would led itself to be recognized as an independent State by France and Great Britain.
How did confederate leaders hope to follow up to Lees successes in Virginia?
They hoped a strategic victory would force the U.S. government to sue for peace.
Was any special planning or preparation made for the battle of Gettysburg?
Yes, there was special planning and preparation made for the Battle of Gettysburg. Both the Union and Confederate armies had specific strategies and objectives in mind. The Confederate General Robert E. Lee planned to invade the North, while the Union General George Meade aimed to defend key positions and prevent a Confederate victory. Both sides engaged in reconnaissance and strategic positioning of troops, laying the groundwork for the battle that would unfold at Gettysburg.
How did Lincoln feel about the victory of the Battle of Gettysburg?
Lincoln felt that the victory of the Battle of Gettysburg had a purpose and that it would be a new start where people would all be equal. He felt the battle was a good thing and that the Union would win the war.
1863 battle in the civil war in which the union defeated the confederacy ending hopes for a confederate victory in the north.?
The Battle of Gettysburg would be Lee's last incursion into the North. It was fought July 1-3, 1863 in Pennsylvania.
Why was a victory at Gettysburg important to the confederacy?
Because it would have taken the fighting out of Virginia, and let the south go on to invade the north and where they could pillage and commandeer supplies without harming/annoying confederate citizens. Plus, it would have shown the north that the south serious about their independence and would fight the Yankees on their own ground about it. FURTHER MOTIVATION The Confederacy firmly hoped that a decisive victory at Gettysburg would led itself to be recognized as an independent State by France and Great Britain.
What were the consequences to the Union if the Battle of Gettysburg was a Confederate victory?
The Confederate Army would have been able to attack Washington DC from the north. It would have left much of the area undefended. The Confederate Army would have been able to re-supply from many of the area's farms and factories.
How did confederate leaders hope to follow up to Lees successes in Virginia?
They hoped a strategic victory would force the U.S. government to sue for peace.
Need the mouth and year of the victory at the Battle of Gettysburg cripples the conderate army?
The Battle of Gettysburg began on July 1, 1863 and lasted until July 3. Although it would not be correct to state that the battle "crippled" the confederate army, the affect was devastating.
Was any special planning or preparation made for the battle of Gettysburg?
Yes, there was special planning and preparation made for the Battle of Gettysburg. Both the Union and Confederate armies had specific strategies and objectives in mind. The Confederate General Robert E. Lee planned to invade the North, while the Union General George Meade aimed to defend key positions and prevent a Confederate victory. Both sides engaged in reconnaissance and strategic positioning of troops, laying the groundwork for the battle that would unfold at Gettysburg.
How did Lincoln feel about the victory of the Battle of Gettysburg?
Lincoln felt that the victory of the Battle of Gettysburg had a purpose and that it would be a new start where people would all be equal. He felt the battle was a good thing and that the Union would win the war.
1863 battle in the civil war in which the union defeated the confederacy ending hopes for a confederate victory in the north.?
The Battle of Gettysburg would be Lee's last incursion into the North. It was fought July 1-3, 1863 in Pennsylvania.
How would the war have been different if the CSA had won Gettysburg?
If they'd managed to capture the Army of the Potomac, they would have been free to help Braxton Bragg in Chattanooga, and could have destroyed the Army of the Cumberland too. That would have meant Confederate victory and Southern independence.
What does Confederate victory mean?
A Confederate victory would have meant an independent Southern American nation, continuing to hold slaves. It is doubtful if Britain or France would have traded with such a nation, and the institution of slavery would be unlikely to have lasted to the end of the century.
What would have been the result of a Confederate victory at the US Civil War Battle of Gettysburg?
Historians have published more than one opinion on the results of a Confederate victory at the Battle of Gettysburg. One popular view point was that from a military point of view, it would be impossible to project any effects that a Southern victory would have produced. One element to this question is agreed upon by almost all historians. What seems clear was that General Lee's raid on Harrisburg, Pennsylvania would have been aborted if Lee had won the battle. The element of surprise was lost at Gettysburg and Meade's army would have fallen back to a strong position, which would have been reinforced. Some analysts have stated that a Union loss would have caused the Army of the Potomac to be reduced to 35,000 troops. While the number of Union reinforcements is subject to debate, it is clear that Lee would again be faced with having to fight "another Gettysburg battle" at the retreated position of Meade's army. In this scenario, Lee would have to attempt an offensive maneuver to outflank the Union army., or chance a frontal attack.The odds were that Lee would have retreated back to Virginia and the South would have claimed a major victory on enemy soil. There is no indication that Britain or France would have officially recognized the Confederate States of America in that the entire Western Theater, including Vicksburg was still at stake. Historians do agree that there are other results on the question of a Rebel win at Gettysburg.
Would Virgina have been union or confederate?
Confederate. It was not one of the first states to secede, and many prominent Virginians like Robert E. Lee, hoped that it would stay in the Union.
Was the attack on Gettysburg the final attempt to invade the north?
Not counting a few guerrilla cavalry raids, the Battle of Gettysburg would be the last time a Confederate army would undertake an offensive on northern soil.
