Civil War Gettysburg Vocabulary Quiz

What does the word "conceived" mean as used in historical contexts?

• To bring an end to

• To think up or form in the mind

• To destroy completely

• To honor with a ritual

What is the meaning of "dedicate"?

• To set apart for a special purpose

• To criticize harshly

• To make holy

• To die

Choose the correct definition of "consecrate".

• To forget or overlook

• To make less valuable

• To make or declare sacred

• To lose hope

What does "hallow" mean?

• To remove the worth of something

• To treat as holy

• To express deep regret

• To waste effort

What is the meaning of "detract"?

• To add to

• To take away a part, as from quality, value, or reputation

• To celebrate

• To rebuild

What does the phrase "in vain" imply?

• With much success

• With ultimate sacrifice

• Without success or result

• With clear intention

What does "perish" mean?

• To flourish

• To pause

• To die or be destroyed

• To consecrate

When did the Battle of Gettysburg take place?

• July 1-3, 1863

• June 1-3, 1863

• July 1-3, 1865

• June 1-3, 1865

Where was the Battle of Gettysburg fought?

• Gettysburg, Pennsylvania

• Gettysburg, Virginia

• Gettysburg, New York

• Gettysburg, Ohio

Who commanded the Northern forces at the Battle of Gettysburg?

• General Meade

• General Lee

• General Pickett

• General Grant