Which of the following describes the importance of the Battle of Gettysburg (July 1863)?

1. It was the first time African American soldiers fought in a major battle
2. It marked the 'high-water mark' of the Confederacy and was their last major invasion of the North
3. It led to the immediate resignation of Union General George Meade
4. It was the only major battle fought entirely within a Northern territory that had already abolished slavery

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