Lee's primary goal in invading the North in the summer of 1863 was to
a. capture major Northern cities like Philadelphia and Pittsburgh.
b. deflect attention from "Stonewall" Jackson's movements against Washington.
c. strengthen the Northern peace movement and encourage foreign intervention in the war.
d. cut off Northern supply lines and damage the Union's economic foundations.
e. drive through to Canada and thus split the North in two.
Answer: C