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∙ 11y agoRobert E. Lee led his troops north to try to distract the Union from attacks on the South, by creating havoc within the Union in Pennsylvania and Maryland, and his army threatening to attack Washington DC.
*The question may refer to the myth that the rebel army was seeking "shoes" in Gettysburg, which has mostly been discounted. The Southern troops actually turned southeast at the city in reaction to skirmishes with the Union forces moving to intercept them. The shoe story was promoted by Confederate General Henry Heth in his memoirs about how the battle began.
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∙ 11y agoProving that they could invade the North, instead of just defending the South.
Davis hoped an invasion of the North would draw troops away from Vicksburg and allow a relief column to raise the siege.
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What were the confederates conditions originally after Gettysburg?
The were weakened, tired, and demoralized. A vigorous pursuit might have caused them to collapse. Once back in Virginia, they began to recover.
Which way did the Confederates approach Gettysburg?
From the north!
Why did the confederates take a detour to Gettysburg?
The Confederates headed into Gettysburg to seize much needed shoes. Answer The above is one popular theory, but if you look at the map of the area, you will see that several of the roads lead into Gettysburg from different directions. So , it was a major cross roads.
Did the Confederates lose the battle of Gettysburg?
because they did
What did the confederates face in the Battle of Gettysburg?
A large Union force in a superior defensive position…
What were the confederates conditions originally after Gettysburg?
The were weakened, tired, and demoralized. A vigorous pursuit might have caused them to collapse. Once back in Virginia, they began to recover.
Why did the confederates lose the Battle of Gettysburg?
because they did
Which way did the Confederates approach Gettysburg?
From the north!
Who was in Gettysburg?
The union (north) and confederates (south)
Who were the commanders for the Battle of Gettysburg?
Meade for the Union. Lee for the Confederates.
Who had control of Gettysburg after the first day o fighting?
The Confederates.
Was the confederates the first ones to Gettysburg?
Yes, they came in from the North.
Was there foreign influence on the Battle of Gettysburg?
France and Great Britain both decided not to support the confederates after their loss in Gettysburg
What was the outcome of Gettysburg?
The Union won the battle of Gettysburg and therefore successfully kept the Confederates from continuing their invasion of the North.
Who was the geneal of the confederates in the Battle of Gettysburg?
General Robert E. Lee.
Why is the Battle of Gettysburg the turning point?
the confederates no longer invaded the north
Who was the commanding confederate officer at the Battle of Gettysburg?
Lee commanded the Confederates.
