Describe two of the battles that were turning points for the Civil War. Which side won? What were the effects of each battle?

The North won most of the battles but there was a few little wins for the south

The Battle of Gettysburg and The fall of Vicksburg

The union won the battle of Gettysburg
The union won the fall of Vicksburg as well

The effects of the battle of Gettysburg were:

The Union victory boosted Northern morale, saved the Northern cities from the Confederate invasion, and turned the momentum of the war. It was Abraham Lincoln who best described Gettysburg when he traveled there to deliver a speech at the dedication of the National Cemetery on November 19, 1863

The effects of the fall of Vicksburg were:

The Battle of Vicksburg effected the Civil War because the Union got full control of the Mississippi river therefore taking over and shutting down the confederates trade, transportation, and military/fortifications.