Question

what did confederate general robert e. lee hope to accomplish at the battle of gettysburg? (1 point) he intended to gain control of waterways to allow reinforcements to reach the north. he hoped to limit union access to the ports it relied on for receiving supplies. he sought to weaken northern support for the war by invading union territory. he wanted to prevent union soldiers from retreating toward the american west

Explanation:

Robert E. Lee invaded Union territory with the aim of weakening Northern support for the war. This was a strategic move to shift the momentum of the Civil - War in the Confederacy's favor. The other options do not align with his main objectives at Gettysburg.

Answer:

He sought to weaken Northern support for the war by invading Union territory