Gettysburg

I think that the battle of Gettysburg was only significant because the Union won. If the Confederacy had won, I don't think the battle would be much different, compared to other Confederate wins. It would just be another battle. Since Britain and France hadn't rushed to the Confederate's side before, I don't think they would help after this win either.

However, in the long run, I think this battle would have mattered. The Union had gained morale from their win at Gettysburg - if this didn't happen, I'm pretty sure the rest of the war would have continued to tumble down hill. I think the outcome of previous battles affects the next battles, with both morale and strength.

I don't know what to say about Lincoln. It's plausible that it COULD'VE happened if the Confederacy won, with Lincoln wanting to give up the war. Or, Lincoln could have remained steadfast and continued to fight the war, hoping for a great comeback. However, I am indifferent to the possibilities of Lincoln making peace if the Confederacy winning Gettysburg.