Battle of Gettysburg Quiz
What was the name of the general leading the Northern Union Army into the battle?
- General Meade was not the original general of the Army of the Potomac in Gettysburg— he was appointed by President Lincoln directly via a letter to replace Joseph Hooker, eventually securing the final victory.
How long was the Battle of Gettysburg?
- Though this battle was among the largest in North America, and the deadliest conflict in the American Civil War, it only lasted for 3 days.
Which state is Gettysburg located in?
- This famous town is located in Pennsylvania on the edge of Rock Creek, a watershed tributary of the Potomac River.
What was the name of the Confederate army's final attempt to break the Union positions in Gettysburg?
- Carried out against the Union army on the last day of the battle, this was Confederate General Robert E. Lee's last-ditch attempt for victory.
What state were most of the men in General Pickett's division from?
- Carried out against the Union army on the last day of the battle, this was Confederate General Robert E. Lee's last-ditch attempt for victory.
Approximately how many people were casualties in the Battle of Gettysburg?
- Though the number of casualties is incredibly high, it includes those who were not killed but wounded— though it is still a staggering amount of human life to be affected over 3 days.
Approximately how many people lost their lives during the Battle of Gettysburg?
- The number of fatalities is around 7,863 between the Union and Confederate forces.
On which of the following dates did the Battle of Gettysburg take place?
- Incredibly enough, this bloodiest battle of the Civil War only lasted a few days.
After the Battle of Gettysburg and summarizing the devastation to both sides, what day did President Lincoln give the Gettysburg Address?
- In just 272 immortal words, Lincoln was able to encapsulate the suffering that existed across the States at that time.
Of the following famous battle locations, which was not involved in conflict during the Battle of Gettysburg's second day of fighting?
- Bull Run was the site of fighting during the first major battle of the Civil War, known as the First Battle of Bull Run in 1861, and was not involved during the Gettysburg conflict.
