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.
The Battle of Gettysburg Place where the battle was fought: Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.
If you noticed that without the win, south will have more of an advantage
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The Battle of Gettysburg was called as such by both sides in the American Civil War. The battle took place from July 1 to July 3, 1863, and resulted in a Union victory.
The Battle of Gettysburg would be Lee's last incursion into the North. It was fought July 1-3, 1863 in Pennsylvania.
The town of Gettysburg and the ground over which it was fought is in Pennsylvania so it is Union. It was a Union victory as well.
A big event was Pickett's charge because although effective the Confederacy still surrendered in the end.
The Battle of Gettysburg Place where the battle was fought: Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.
Gettysburg was THE key victory for the Union. Vicksburg gave the Union control of the Mississippi, and divided the Confederacy in two.
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The Battle of Chickamauga was the last important victory for the Confederacy in the Civil War.
The Battle of Chickamauga was the last important victory for the Confederacy in the Civil War.
becaus many many many men died and it was for just a big hill/plain
If you noticed that without the win, south will have more of an advantage
Gettysburg
because it would divide Confederacy into two
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