Question

question 12 of 20
the battles of gettysburg and vicksburg were:

a. the major factors in lincolns reelection to the presidency.

b. northern victories that served as turning points in the war.

c. battles for western territories.

d. important southern victories that broke the northern blockade.

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Option A: Lincoln's reelection was influenced by later events, not these battles. Eliminate A.
• Option B: The Battle of Gettysburg (in the East) and Vicksburg (in the West) were Union (Northern) victories. These victories shifted momentum in the Civil War, acting as turning points.
• Option C: Gettysburg was in Pennsylvania (Eastern), not western. Eliminate C.
• Option D: These were Northern, not Southern, victories. Eliminate D.

Answer:

B. Northern victories that served as turning points in the war.