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The Battle of Gettysburg, 1863 : the crossroads of our nationhood and the turning point in the American Civil War. The following is information everyone should know in order to understand the events that occurred there.

A multiple-choice quiz by kdawg68. Estimated time: 4 mins.

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kdawg68

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Updated
Dec 03 21

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Question 1 of 10

1. The Battle of Gettysburg, fought in 1863, began on what day of the year? Hint

July 2, 1863

July 3, 1863

December 12, 1863

July 1, 1863

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which of these men was not a Corps Commander in the Army of Northern Virginia at the time of the battle of Gettysburg? Hint

John Bell 'Sam' Hood

A.P. Hill

James 'Old Pete' Longstreet

Richard Ewell

3. In a controversial move on the second day of battle, this Union Corps Commander moved his 3rd Corps from a strong defensive position out into the open peach orchard below, where it was overrun by the combined assault of Gen. Hood's and Gen. McLaw's Confederate Divisions. Who was it? Hint

Abner Doubleday

Dan Sickles

Winfield Scott Hancock

Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain

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Question 4 of 10

4. This Virginian is best remembered during the glorified Rebel assault known as 'Pickett's Charge' for leading the Confederate thrust which temporarily broke the Union Center. He waived his hat on his sword yelling 'give them the cold steel boys!' Hint

George E. Pickett

Lewis A. Armistead

Dick Garnett

E. Porter Alexander

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Question 5 of 10

5. This Confederate artillerymen was considered to be the next 'gallant Major Pelham' in the Army of Northern Virginia, until his Maryland Artillery Battalion was destroyed on Benner's Hill during the afternoon of the 2nd day's fighting. Hint

E.Porter Alexander

Latimer

George Pickett

William C. Oates

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Question 6 of 10

6. This Union Regiment suffered over 80 percent casualties in 5 minutes of action that involved a bayonet charge ordered by Gen Winfield Scott Hancock on July 2, 1863 just south of the present spot of the Confederate High Water Mark. Hint

118th Pennsylvania

20th Maine

1st Minnesota

1st Virginia

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Question 7 of 10

7. This Alabama Colonel stated he could turn Big Round Top into a 'Gibraltar, the likes of which I could hold against ten times the number of men I had,' but was forced to advance and attack Little Round Top, and watch most of his command die in vain in the same manner that he had intended to dispose of the enemy. Hint

James Kemper

William C. Oates

Lafayette McLaws

Evander Law

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Question 8 of 10

8. This Union General served in the 'old army' (before the Civil War) in California with Confederate General Lewis A. Armistead. Their friendship is well documented. Who was it? Hint

Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain

U.S. Grant

Winfield Scott Hancock

George Meade

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Question 9 of 10

9. This Virginia Brigadier General commanded the Brigade in Pickett's division that contained the oldest and most decorated unit in American history, the 1st Virginia Infantry. Who was he? Hint

James Kemper

Lewis Armistead

DIck Garnett

Dorsey Pender

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Question 10 of 10

10. A series of reckless charges by this Union cavalry commander helped stop J.E.B. Stuart from cutting off the Union rear on July 3, 1863. Hint

George A. Custer

Judson Kilpatrick

John Buford

Dorsey Pender

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The Battle of Gettysburg, fought in 1863, began on what day of the year?

Answer: July 1, 1863

The Battle of Gettysburg was a three-day battle that opened with the Confederate assault down the Chambersburg Pike and across Willoughby Run on July 1, 1863.

2. Which of these men was not a Corps Commander in the Army of Northern Virginia at the time of the battle of Gettysburg?

Answer: John Bell 'Sam' Hood

The Army of Northern Virginia was divided into '3' infantry Corps, the 1st under James 'Old Pete' Longstreet, the 2nd under Richard Ewell (Stonewall Jackson's old command), and the 3rd under young Virginia commander 'A.P. Hill. John Bell Sam Hood commanded one of the '3' divisions in Longstreet's Confederate 1st Corps.

Answer: Dan Sickles

Dan Sickles, an ex-Tammany Hall politician, moved the III Corps out to the peach orchard line during the afternoon of July 2, 1863. As General Hancock said to his troops, 'Wait a while and you'll see him come tumbling back' - and of course he did.

Answer: Lewis A. Armistead

The Confederates were led by Brigadier Gen. Lewis A Armistead, who stepped over the wall, waving his hat on his sword, and seized a union battery, before he was shot.

Answer: Latimer

Latimer's artillery was sacrificed in a bombardment preceding the advance of Ewell's corps against Culp's Hill on the 2nd day. Latimer himself was mortally wounded in the shelling, and he died a few weeks later.

Answer: 1st Minnesota

Although many people see 'bayonet charge' and think 20th Maine, the only one ordered by Hancock on the 2nd day was the 1st Minnesota against Wilcox's Alabamians, who had pierced the union line just south of the center. The Minnesota troops bought 5 minutes of time for reinforcements to arrive and subsequently the rebels were driven from the position.

Answer: William C. Oates

William C. Oates, Colonel of the 15th Alabama, protested orders to advance his tiny command into the jaws of death on the crest of Little Round Top.

8. This Union General served in the 'old army' (before the Civil War) in California with Confederate General Lewis A. Armistead. Their friendship is well documented. Who was it?

Answer: Winfield Scott Hancock

As depicted in the movie 'Gettysburg', Armistead and Hancock shared a deep friendship dating back before 1861.

9. This Virginia Brigadier General commanded the Brigade in Pickett's division that contained the oldest and most decorated unit in American history, the 1st Virginia Infantry. Who was he?

Answer: James Kemper

Kemper's Brigade included the 1st Virginia infantry, which was almost completely destroyed in the glorified assault known as Pickett's charge.

10. A series of reckless charges by this Union cavalry commander helped stop J.E.B. Stuart from cutting off the Union rear on July 3, 1863.

Answer: George A. Custer

George A Custer, famous for his last stand at Little Big Horn against the Sioux and Cheyenne, was a hero at Gettysburg for the defeat of the Greyback troopers.

Source: Author kdawg68

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