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Lee invaded Maryland twice, Pennsylvania once. The first invasion of Maryland led up to the Battle of Sharpsburg/ Antietam...and a year later he forded the Potomac at Drainsville and proceeded up what is now Rt 15 in route to Pennsylvania, culminating in the battle of Gettysburg
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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.
What state did John Brown invade Harpers ferry?
Harpers Ferry is in West Virginia.
What state did the General Lee surrender?
General Robert E. Lee surrendered in Appamatox courthouse in Virginia.
Virginia representative who proposed the independence resolution to congress?
Richard Henry Lee introduced the resolution for independence to the second Continental Congress. It was call the Lee Resolution and introduced on June 7, 1776.
How did the south's fortunes change after Lee took command of the Northern?
Rapidly for the better. In the Summer of 1862, Lee took the Confederacy to its 'high watermark' with a string of victories, ending with Second Bull Run. This encouraged him to try to invade Pennsylvania, but a chance accident cost him the next battle - Antietam, costly in casualties and in credibility for Lee. For the British were judging the whole viability of the Confederate rebellion by the success or failure of this campaign. When they got the news of Lee's defeat, the chance of British intervention was missed.
Where did lee invade the north?
Maryland
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.
Outcome of Gettysburg?
Meade defeated Lee. Lee retreated to Virginia, never to invade the North again.
Lee struck which two states bringing the Civil War north?
General Robert E. Lee would invade the Union state of Maryland in 1862 and Pennsylvania in 1863, but was driven out after the battles of Antietam and Gettysburg, respectively.
Was lee's greatest asset his ability to invade Pennsylvania?
Many believe Lee's greatest asset was his ability to invade Pennsylvania. The Gettysburg Campaign took place in Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Virginia in 1863.
What state in the north did Robert E. Lee invade?
First, Maryland (Battle of Antietam). Next, Pennsylvania. (Battle of Gettysburg). After losing this battle, Lee would shake his fist at the sky, declaring that even the skies were against him in Pennsylvania.
What northern states did Lee invade during civil war?
Only one - Pennsylvania, and only for three days! (Maryland would not count as a Northern state. It was Upper South.)
Lee's campaign to invade Maryland was stopped after his defeat at the Battle of?
Antietam (Sharpsburg)
What were three things lee realized when he was about to invade the north the 2nd time?
he was SOL
Which side did general lee fight for?
The Confederacy (South) He did not approve of secession, but felt he ought to go with his state (Virginia) when it eventually voted Confederate.
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 second battle did Lee get stopped at?
The second time he tried to invade the North - Gettysburg.
