Question

what did the south do after the battle of gettysburg

Answer 1

After the Battle of Gettysburg, Lee retreated south towards the Potomac River. There floods forced his delay to move towards Virginia faster. Lee had to take care of his many hospital bed wagons.Union forces under Meade were not able to pursue Lee's army due to bad weather and the efforts of Lee's rear guard. This ended Lee's attempts to lead his army to the North again. Lee offered his resignation to Jefferson Davis after this defeat, however, it was declined.