At Gettysburg, which Confederate general made his last attempt to bring the war to the North?

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The choice of General Robert E. Lee as the Confederate general who made his last attempt to bring the war to the North at Gettysburg is correct because this battle, which took place from July 1 to July 3, 1863, was a pivotal moment in the American Civil War. Lee led the Army of Northern Virginia in an offensive into Union territory, intending to capture a significant Northern city and potentially sway public opinion against the war, as well as bolster the Confederate cause.

This campaign marked the high-water mark of the Confederacy, as it was Lee's last significant attempt to invade the North. The defeat at Gettysburg had a profound impact on the Confederate war effort, leading to a strategic shift and a retreat back to Virginia, while the Union forces gained momentum after this victory.

In contrast, the other individuals mentioned did not lead Confederate forces into battle at Gettysburg or conduct campaigns with the same intent. Ulysses S. Grant was a Union general who would come to prominence later in the war, William Sherman was known for his campaigns in the South, particularly "Sherman's March," and George McClellan was primarily noted for his leadership of the Union Army prior to the battle and did not participate at Gettysburg