Gettysburg Battle and Cyclorama Quiz

What was the significance of the Battle of Gettysburg in American history?

• It was the first battle to use tanks.

• It was the final battle of the Civil War.

• It was the largest battle fought in the Western Hemisphere.

• It marked the beginning of the Civil War.

Which locations saw intense fighting on the second day of the Battle of Gettysburg?

• Devil's Den and Little Round Top

• Seminary Ridge and Cemetery Ridge

• Fort Sumter and Bull Run

• Antietam and Shiloh

What was the strategic move made by the Confederates on the first day of the battle?

• They outflanked and defeated northern forces.

• They retreated to higher ground.

• They built defensive fortifications.

• They launched a surprise night attack.

What was the outcome of Pickett's Charge on July 3rd?

• The battle ended in a stalemate.

• The Confederates suffered a disastrous defeat.

• The Union forces were completely defeated.

• The Confederates achieved a decisive victory.

How did Union General John Gibbon describe the Gettysburg Cyclorama?

• As a wonderful and deceivingly realistic painting.

• As a misleading representation of the battle.

• As an inaccurate depiction of historical events.

• As a simple and unimpressive artwork.