Raise moey so you can gain what you lost
attracting good candidates so you can have the best party
winning elections is important so you can be belived and have respect and be high in power.
The French Revolution is important because it was a major change in government; it brought an end to absolute monarchy and a start to a representative government.
The reason why General Longstreet urge Lee not continue the battle of Gettysburg is that Lee at that time is sick, weak and able to fight anymore, even if Lee ha a strong spirit in fighting but General Longstreet knows that he will not make it to the battle field.