The Battle of Gettysburg fought on July 1–3, 1863, was the turning point of the Civil War for one main reason: Robert E. Lee's plan to invade the North and force an immediate end to the war failed. ... The collision of two great armies at Gettysburg put an end to that audacious plan.
Abrogated is a repeal or do away with law, right or formal agreement
Red white and blue because this are the staple colors of the flag
