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The US Civil War Battle of Gettysburg came to be because the Army of Northern Virginia planned to capture the capital of Pennsylvania, Harrisburg. If this was successful, it would pressure the Union to end their attempts to end the rebellion and become once again a united nation.
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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.
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 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.
Who were the commanders for the Battle of Gettysburg?
Meade for the Union. Lee for the Confederates.
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.
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
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.
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
