AP US History Exam Prep

Answer - A - The Battle of Gettysburg was so critical because it was the turning point of the Civil War; after this point, the Confederates would never have another victory.

Key Takeaway: The Battle of Gettysburg turned out to be a “last ditch effort” for the Confederates to invade the North. General Lee launched a huge invasion of Gettysburg in southern Pennsylvania. The Battle of Gettysburg was the bloodiest and most deadly battle of the Civil War. More than 53,000 men were killed or wounded. General Lee could not recover from the Confederacy’s losses and retreated back to Virginia. During the course of the war, the Confederates never had another victory.