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First time round - to win credibility for the Confederacy as a viable nation, to convince the British that they were worth supporting with military aid.
Second time round - to plunder the rich farmlands of Pennsylvania and the clothing factories for much-needed supplies.
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Two things Lee hoped to accomplish by invading the North?
Lee had a number of reasons to invade the North. He marched the Army of Northern Virginia north with vigor after his remarkable victory over his outnumbered troops at Chancellorsville. Lee moved north to take pressure off the besieged town of Vicksburg. The other goal was to capture the capitol of Pennsylvania, Harrisburg. If successful his hope was to damage the morale of the North and aid the Confederacy's efforts to have European powers recognize the independence of the Confederacy. Gettysburg was not a planned battle and it was by chance along with the unexpected resignation of Union General Hooker from leading the Army of the Potomac.
What two things Lee hoped to accomplish by invading the North?
The first time (September 1862), he was hoping to force Maryland into the Confederacy. The second time (June 1863), he was wanting to invade the prosperous state of Pennsylvania, to feed and equip his barefoot troops.
Why do you think so much property was destroyed in the south but not in the north?
Because there was so little fighting in the North. It was only Lee's two unsuccessful attempts to invade Pennsylvania, plus some small-scale combat in Kentucky and Missouri. Meanwhile the South was devastated by the clash of the huge armies, even before Grant and Sherman declared total war on the civilians.
Why was the South able to resist the North for so long in the American Civil War?
the answer you wantWhile the South had major disadvantages in industry, economy, and population, they actually had some pretty big advantages militarily. The Confederacy had some of the best West Point grads as their generals. Robert E. Lee, Stonewall Jackson, and JEB Stuart were just a few of the South's many excellent military leaders. Meanwhile the North kept passing off command of the Army of the Potomac as each new General failed to properly do the job. Additionally, the South was at an advantage in being able to fight a defensive war rather than having to invade, as the North did. It is easier to fight a defensive war than an offensive war. This is apparent in that each time Lee attempted to invade the North the result was disaster (Antietam the first time, Gettysburg the second). There for being on the defense was an advantage.
Where was general Lee's invasion of the north?
Lee's first invasion of the north was in 1862 in Maryland and culminated in the Battle of Sharpsburg, also known as Antietam, on September 17, 1862. His second invasion which also saw his army still farther north was in Pennsylvania and ended with the Battle of Gettysburg, July 1-3, 1863. Lee met with defeat on both occasions.
Where did lee invade the north?
Maryland
Why did Robert E. Lee invade the North?
He wanted to invade the north for four reasons. 1. to feed his troops with the north's food 2. to prove they can win battles to get European allies 3. to lure out the Federal army and destroy it and 4. to make the northern public tire of the war
Outcome of Gettysburg?
Meade defeated Lee. Lee retreated to Virginia, never to invade the North again.
After what battle did Lee then travel to Gettysburg?
yes lee did travel to gettyburg After Chancellorsville, Lee decided to invade the North, which led to Gettysburg.
What were three things lee realized when he was about to invade the north the 2nd time?
he was SOL
Which three day battle caused General Lee to move his army into the North?
Encouraged by his stunning victory at Chancellorsville, Lee decided that the time was right to invade the north deep into Pennsylvania.
What two reasons president Roosevelt decide to invade north Africa?
for the weed
How did the Battle of Gettysburg affect the war?
It destroyed Lee's ability to invade he North, and swung the initiative to the North, permanently.
What second battle did Lee get stopped at?
The second time he tried to invade the North - Gettysburg.
What city in Maryland was the confederate troops stopped when lee started to invade the north?
Battle of Antietam
What was major out come in the Battle of Gettysburg?
Lee retreated to Virginia, never to invade the North again.
Which battle was a pointing in that lee lost so many troops that he would never again invade the north?
Gettysburg
