Battle of Gettysburg

What is the Battle of Gettysburg called?

• The Bloodiest Battle of the Civil War

• The first battle of the Civil War

• The Most Important Battle of the Civil War

• The Easiest Battle of the Civil War

Whose command did General Ewell ignore?

• Lee

• Stuart

• Johnston

• Jackson

Who had the advantage at the beginning of the Battle?

• Union

• Confederacy

• Generals

• People

What was the Union's advantage?

• The Union was able to see all sides where the enemy stood.

• The Union was able to outnumber the Confederacy.

• The Union had better soldiers than the Confederacy.

• The Union had better generals than the Confederacy.

On July 3, more than ​ (a)   of the Confederate soldiers were killed.

• half
• a third
• a fourth
• a tenth

Why did General Lee want to head towards Pennsylvania?

• He wanted to take over as many military posts as possible.

• He wanted to be ahead of the Union.

• He wanted to show his strength to the Union.

• He was tired of losing.

After the Battle of Gettysburg, what did General Lee offer Jefferson Davis?

• resignation

• a position as a general

• more soldiers

• dinne

Why didn't Meade follow Lee?

• He wanted to give his soldiers rest.

• He wanted to get home.

• He wanted to win the battle.

• He didn't believe in Lee's ability.