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Why was it such an important victory for the union army at the battle of Gettysburg?
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Because it was a decisive victory of the Union Army, which inflicted awful losses to the Confederates. Furthermore that victory cancelled all hopes for the Confederacy of being recognized as an independent states from the foreign powers, especially from France and Great Britain.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 12y agoIt was Lee's first defeat - a big psychological blow that marked the failure of his attempt to invade the North.
Coming only one day before the surrender of Vicksburg on the Mississippi, it was part of a serious good news week for the Union.
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∙ 12y agoIt was Lee's first defeat - his army would be out of action for some time, and it was also a big psychological blow for the Confederacy.
It marked the end of Confederate plans to invade the North.
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∙ 14y agoAside from the heavy casualties the South sustained, Gettysburg was only a few miles from D.C. If the Confederates had won, they would have been able to overtake the capitol, winning the war.
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∙ 12y agoAside from the heavy casualties the South sustained, Gettysburg was only a few miles from D.C. If the Confederates had won, they would have been able to overtake the capitol, winning the war.
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∙ 7y agoThe goal of raiding and taking control of Robert E. Lee's goal, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania may well have been achieved. There was little chance that Lee intended to assault Washington DC.
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∙ 12y agoIt was the first major battle they won
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What Pennsylvania battle was an important Union victory?
The Battle of Gettysburg Place where the battle was fought: Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.
Who won the Battle of Gettysburg the North or the South?
The battle was a Union (North) victory.
Was the Gettysburg battle a union or confederate victory?
It was a Union victory, sometimes considered to be a "decisive victory" (meaning it had a major impact on how the war ended).
How did Lincoln feel about the victory of the Battle of Gettysburg?
Lincoln felt that the victory of the Battle of Gettysburg had a purpose and that it would be a new start where people would all be equal. He felt the battle was a good thing and that the Union would win the war.
Why did Lincoln make a speech at Gettysburg?
To consecrate the ground, as he honored the dead of the recent battle, which was a hard fought Union victory..
What Pennsylvania battle was an important Union victory?
The Battle of Gettysburg Place where the battle was fought: Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.
Did the Battle of Gettysburg mark the first union victory?
No, the Union had several victories before the Battle of Gettysburg. This battle is perhaps the most important victory they achieved. Possibly in the East, though Antietam is another candidate. The real key to victory came in the West: Shiloh, Vicksburg, Lookout Mountain, Atlanta, The March to the Sea.
Who won the Battle of Gettysburg the North or the South?
The battle was a Union (North) victory.
Was the Gettysburg battle a union or confederate victory?
It was a Union victory, sometimes considered to be a "decisive victory" (meaning it had a major impact on how the war ended).
What army won at Gettysburg?
The Battle Of Gettysburg resulted in a Union (US) victory over the Rebels (CSA)
Results from the Battle of Gettysburg?
High Casualties, Many soldiers retreating, and Confederate Victory.
What year did the union at the victory battle of Gettysburg cripple the confederate army?
1863 what month
How did Lincoln feel about the victory of the Battle of Gettysburg?
Lincoln felt that the victory of the Battle of Gettysburg had a purpose and that it would be a new start where people would all be equal. He felt the battle was a good thing and that the Union would win the war.
What was one outcome of the battle of Gettysburg?
It was a Union victory; many Confederates were killed in Pickett's charge
Why did Lincoln make a speech at Gettysburg?
To consecrate the ground, as he honored the dead of the recent battle, which was a hard fought Union victory..
What other battle was taking place at the time of the Union victory at Vicksburg MS?
Robert E. Lee's second invasion of the North and the Battle of Gettysburg which also was a Union victory. Gettysburg was fought July 1-3, and Vicksburg fell July 4, 1863.
On 1-3 july 1863 the greatest battle of american civil war took place at?
That was Gettysburg. The Union victory on the 3rd came at the same moment as the other Union victory, far away on the Mississippi at Vicksburg.
