The Battle of Gettysburg

What was the significance of the Battle of Gettysburg during the American Civil War?

• It was the largest battle in North America.

• It marked a turning point in the war.

• It was the first battle of the Civil War.

• It resulted in the capture of General Lee.

Who led the Union army during the Battle of Gettysburg?

• General Robert E. Lee

• General Ulysses S. Grant

• General George Meade

• General Stonewall Jackson

What was General Robert E. Lee's objective in the Battle of Gettysburg?

• To capture Washington D.C.

• To gain support for the Confederacy by winning a battle in the North.

• To destroy the Union army completely.

• To retreat to the South safely.

What advantage did the Union army have during the second day of the Battle of Gettysburg?

• They had more soldiers.

• They held strong positions on the high ground.

• They had better weapons.

• They received reinforcements from nearby towns.

What was the outcome of Pickett's Charge on the third day of the Battle of Gettysburg?

• It was a successful attack by the Confederates.

• The Confederate soldiers captured the Union line.

• The charge was unsuccessful, and many Confederate soldiers were captured or killed.

• The Union army retreated.