Which describes the importance of the Battles of Gettysburg and Vicksburg?

a. They convinced England to enter the war on the side of the Confederacy.

b. They proved that the rifled musket and other new weapons were ineffective.

c. They were decisive victories that allowed Confederate armies to invade the North.

d. They turned the war in the Union's favor in both the East and the West.

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Kirby

17 January, 08:54

Which describes the importance of the Battles of Gettysburg and Vicksburg?

a. They convinced England to enter the war on the side of the Confederacy.

b. They proved that the rifled musket and other new weapons were ineffective.

c. They were decisive victories that allowed Confederate armies to invade the North.

d. They turned the war in the Union's favor in both the East and the West.

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Cael Bernard · Answer 1

The best option regarding the importance of the Battles of Gettysburg and Vicksburg would be that " d. They turned the war in the Union's favor in both the East and the West," since these were victories for the North.