Confederacy
Who's the confederate general that fought at Gettysburg?
Robert E. Lee
Who's the union general that fought at Gettysburg?
Major General George G. Meade
What was this battle considered?
Abraham Lincoln
how many casualties did the Confederacy suffer (to the thousands)
28,000 casualties (28,063)
How many casualties did the union suffer (to the thousands)
23,000 casualties (23,049)
Where did the Battle of Gettysburg take place? (name the town and state)
Gettysburg, Pennslvania
Who won the battle of Gettysburg?
The Union.
What were the advantages that the Confederacy had over the Union?
Confident leader (Robert E. Lee), a spirit fueled by protecting their homes, and homefield advantage.
What were the advantages that the Union had over the Confederacy?
Superior strategy, leadership, and defensive positioning. Also, they had better numbers. They also had the high ground.
How did the battle of Gettysburg start?
Accidental encounter between Confederate's troops and Union cavalry.
What caused the Confederate troops to lose the battle of Gettysburg?
The intense fighting and casualties caused Lee and his troops to flee and retreat.