History
Which battle was the largest of the American Civil War, involving around 165,000 soldiers?
A) Battle of Antietam
B) Battle of Chancellorsville
C) Battle of Gettysburg
D) Battle of Fredericksburg
The union side came from which part of the country?
North
The Gettysburg battle started from the Pennsylvania campaign?
True
The Confederate side came from which part of the country?
South
Quick Fact: This battle was fought from July 1 to July 3, 1863, in Pennsylvania.
Question: What is the Battle of Gettysburg?
Why is the Battle of Gettysburg important?
It was a big turning point for the Civil War after all the deaths, and it stopped the Confederate army.
What helped the union arm win this battle?
They set up on high ground and a strong defensive position. (good strategies)
This campaign/battle had the most casualties (deaths)
True
What was the Confederate army?
An army coming from the southern side that fought for slavery during the Civil War.
Quick fact: This Union victory marked the first major defeat for General Lee’s Confederate army.
What is invade the North?
According to historical documents, when did the Gettysburg battle begin?
July 1–3, 1863
What were the union's goals during the battle?
To prevent even more of this battle from happening, which was the Confederacy's goal.
The battle of Gettysburg took 2 years to end.
False
What was the reason for the Confederates taking up this fight?
To take over the union side.
Question: This general led the famous charge on July 3 that failed disastrously for the Confederacy.
Who was it?
Why did this battle happen?
Sources say this battle was a total accident and a dispute between troops.
What was the reason for the union taking this battle?
They were defending their territory and preserving the nation.
There were many different types of cultures in this battle.
False, there were white men from the south and white men from the north.
The Confederate army launched a major attack on the Union center during the third day of the Battle of Gettysburg. This attack is known as what?
picketts charge
Fact!: President Abraham Lincoln delivered this speech at the site of the battle in November 1863.
What was this speech about?
How and when did the Gettysburg Battle end?
The battle ended three days after it started because of a victory for the Union.
Who led the Union army during the Battle of Gettysburg?
General George G. Meade
The Gettysburg Campaign was a major Confederate offensive led by General Robert.
True
After the defeat, which general was forced to bring the retreat back to the south?
General Robert E. Lee
Fact: In his speech, President Lincoln mentioned this 'new birth' for the nation, linked to freedom and equality.
What is 'a new birth of freedom?