Generals
Who was the general of the Confederacy (South)?
Robert E. Lee
Which side of the battle was New Jersey and Maryland on?
The Union (North)
About how many soldiers were there at the beginning of the battle?
About 165,000
How long did the Battle of Gettysburg go on for?
3 days
Why were the Southern states angry when Lincoln was elected president?
He was against slavery
Who was the general of the Union (North)?
Ulysses S. Grant
Which side of the battle were Kentucky and Kansas on?
The Union (North)
About how many people were either killed, wounded, or went missing during the battle?
About 50,000
Where was Gettysburg located?
Pennsylvania
What war did General Lee and General Grant serve together in?
Mexican-American War
Who asked Robert E. Lee to become the commander of the Union army?
President Abraham Lincoln
Which side of the battle were Tennessee and North Carolina on?
The Confederacy (South)
How long did the Civil War go on after the Battle of Gettysburg?
2 years
How many people lived in the town of Gettysburg?
About 2,400
The Battle of Gettysburg was the most famous battle in the Civil War. True or False?
True