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Who won the battle of Gettysburg?
The Union
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How many days did Gettysburg last?
3
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The formal release of slaves from bondage, as it happened in January 1863.
Emancipation
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The favorite drink of soldiers during the war
Coffee
100
What were the Confederate soldiers sitting around during the last interview?
A campfire
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After the first day of fighting at Gettysburg, who was winning?
The Confederacy
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To give soldiers an official reason to be thankful, president Lincoln issued a _____________ proclamation.
Thanksgiving
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Foot soldiers marching and fighting together.
Infantry
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The most common meal ration during the war
salt pork
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Gettysburg is located in what U.S. state?
Pennsylvania
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This proclamation freed the slaves in all rebellious states.
The Emancipation Proclamation
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This famous general was gunned down by his own men at Chancellorsville.
Stonewall Jackson
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The standard rifle bullet used during the war.
Minie ball
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Slang term for paper money during the Civil War
Greenback
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Name the journalist who conducts all of the Civil War interviews.
Horace Greely
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The invitation Lincoln received to speak at Gettysburg asked that he make "a few appropriate _______"
remarks
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Riots erupted in this northern city in July of 1863.
New York City
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Military term for food.
Rations
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To search for food often at the expense of farmers in a battle area
forage
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Who was the famous orator who was responsible for speaking before Lincoln?
Edward Everett
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This Union victory was achieved without specific orders from General Grant. Brave troops scaled and captured Lookout Mountain and Missionary Ridge.
Battle of Chattanooga
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How many soldiers on both sides of the battle were casualties of Gettysburg? A.) 23,000 B.) 51,000 C.) 39,000 D.) 72,450
B.) 51,000
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A soldier who has just signed up to be a soldier and is without military experience.
Recruit
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One or more soldiers responsible for guard duty, always watchful for enemy approach
Picket
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How many words was Lincoln's Gettysburg Address?
272