Gettysburg
Where was it fought?
Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
Where was it fought?
Near Manassas, Virginia - 30 miles SW of D.C.
Where was this battle fought?
Charleston, South Carolina
Who was the president during the Civil War?
Abraham Lincoln
What day is Veterans day always observed on?
November 11
How long did the battle last?
Three days
How long was this battle?
When did it take place?
April, 1861
What were the colors of both the Union and Confederate flags?
What was the original name of Veterans day?
Armistice Day
Who was the leader for the Union?
What time of year did this battle take place?
Summer, in July.
What was the significance of this battle?
Navy blue and grey uniforms
When did Veterans day become a holiday?
Who led the Confederate forces?
General Robert E. Lee
What was the significance of this battle?
The Confederates, because the Union surrendered.
What were the common types of horses used in the Civil War?
Saddlebreads, mules, thoroughbreads, and mustangs
What symbol/flower is represented for Veterans day?
Poppies
What was the significance of the battle of Gettysburg?
What year did the Civil War end?
1865
What did the Confederate forces bombard during this battle?
What document did Abraham Lincoln write during the Civil War?
The Emancipation Proclamation
What other countries honor their veterans?
Canada, Australia, and the United Kingdom