Question

What was the turning point of the battle of Gettysburg?

A - The defeat of the confederate infantry at Pickett’s charge

B - General Lees artillery destroying the breastworks on culps hill

C - General Meade’s defenses leading to a standstill during the battle

D - The Union Army outnumbered and defeated on cemetery ridge

Answer 1

A - The defeat of the confederate infantry at Pickett’s charge

Although Lee’s army enjoyed early success, Meade's army managed to hold ground and even break back the Confederates. As the Union held its ground and pushed back the Confederates, they suffered major losses