Question

Why was the Battle of Gettysburg an important turning point in the war? The Union pushed the Southern armies back into Virginia. Washington, DC was finally protected from the Confederate army. Union troops received the food and supplies they needed. The South was able to advance toward Philadelphia.

Answer 1

"The Union pushed the Southern armies back into Virginia" is correct. Although this was a major territorial victory for the North, it was also psychologically important for both sides.