The Battle of Gettysburg

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The Battle of Gettysburg marked the farthest advance of Confederate forces into Union territory and ultimately resulted in their retreat back into the South.

Answer: B
 The Union army suffered significant losses during the battle, with over 23,000 casualties.

Answer: C
 Meade's defensive strategy ultimately proved successful, but he was criticized for not pursuing Lee's retreating army aggressively enough after the battle.

Answer: D
 Although Lee's forces initially made progress in the battle, they were ultimately repelled and forced to retreat.

Answer: E
 There is a popular myth that Meade's victory was due to finding a copy of Lee's orders, but this claim has been widely debunked by historians. The Union victory was due to a combination of factors, including superior defensive positioning and tactics.