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The Union victory at Gettysburg in July 1863 was significant primarily because it

A.stopped Lee's second invasion of the North, which proved to be the Confederacy's last major offensive in the East
B.captured Richmond and ended the war
C.convinced Britain and France to recognize the Confederacy
D.destroyed the Confederate army entirely

Explanation

Core Concept

Lee retreated to Virginia with his army badly weakened. Combined with Vicksburg's fall the same week, the battle marked the war's turning point.

Correct Answer

Astopped Lee's second invasion of the North, which proved to be the Confederacy's last major offensive in the East

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