The Battle of Gettysburg was caused because of another of Robert E. Lee's failed attempts to invade the North and put an end to the war. The battle resulted in a Union victory.
Pennsylvania
July 1-3, 1863
Union General George Meade
Confederate General Robert E. Lee
AppomattoxCourthouse
The Appomattox Courthouse brought an end to the Civil War as Robert E. Lee (Confederate) surrenders his army.