Gettysburg: Battle & Address

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In which state did the Battle of Gettysburg take place? Options: Maryland, Pennsylvania, New York, Virginia

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Pennsylvania

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How long did the Battle of Gettysburg last?

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3 days

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Who led the Confederate Army at Gettysburg?

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General Robert E. Lee

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Who led the Union Army at Gettysburg?

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General George Meade

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Who won the Battle of Gettysburg? Options: Union, Confederates

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Union

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Why was the Union general fired after winning the Battle of Gettysburg?

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He did not chase after the Confederates as they retreated, crushing their army once and for all.

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Who lead an infamous charge at Gettysburg?

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Pickett

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Lincoln said the soldiers had consecrated the land meaning

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they made it a sacred site.

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Lincoln states that "we here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain", what does he mean?

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We should fight for freedom in their honor

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What was Lincoln’s primary purpose for delivering the Gettysburg Address?

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to dedicate a cemetery