Question

which of the following best explains why robert e. lee engaged northern forces at gettysburg?
o he wanted to avoid unfavorable weather in the south.
o he felt only bold action could save the southern cause.
o he thought it would give some of the southern cities time to recover.
o he planned to recruit reinforcements in the border states along the way.

Explanation:

Robert E. Lee believed that a bold offensive move against Northern forces at Gettysburg could potentially turn the tide in favor of the Confederacy and save the Southern cause. Weather was not a primary factor. While giving Southern cities time to recover and recruiting reinforcements were considerations in the broader context of the war, the main driving - force was the hope that a major victory in the North could change the course of the war.

Answer:

He felt only bold action could save the Southern cause.