American Civil War Quiz

When did the Battle of Gettysburg occur?

• July 1861

• July 1862

• July 1863

• July 1864

What is the Battle of Gettysburg renowned as in the context of the American Civil War?

• A minor skirmish

• The final battle

• The turning point

• An insignificant event

What was the Confederates' goal by the summer of 1863 during the Civil War?

• To negotiate peace

• To capture the capital

• To break away from the Union by force

• To form alliances with other nations

How long did the Battle of Gettysburg last?

• 2 days

• 3 days

• 4 days

• 5 days

Who led the Confederate Army during the Battle of Gettysburg?

• General Ulysses S. Grant

• General Robert E. Lee

• General Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson

• General William T. Sherman

What was the main goal of the Confederate Army in the Battle of Gettysburg?

• To capture Washington D.C.

• To gain European support

• To win a major battle on Northern soil

• To retreat to the South safely

Which film does an excellent job of capturing the complexity of the Battle of Gettysburg?

• Lincoln

• Cold Mountain

• Gettysburg

• The Patriot

Which role did General Robert E. Lee serve in during the events depicted in the movie 'Gettysburg'?

• Union General

• Confederate General

• Cavalry Commander

• Key Leader at Gettysburg

Who was known as Lee's trusted lieutenant according to the movie 'Gettysburg'?

• Brigadier General John Buford

• Major General Winfield Scott Hancock

• Lieutenant General James Longstreet

• Brigadier General Lewis Armistead

Which Confederate General led the famous charge at Gettysburg?

• Brigadier General Richard B. Garnett

• Major General George Pickett

• Brigadier General Lewis Armistead

• General Robert E. Lee