Gettysburg Railroad and Lincoln's Visit Quiz

What was the initial plan for the railroad in Gettysburg in the 1830s?

• To be part of the Steven tapeworm railroad

• To connect Gettysburg to Philadelphia

• To serve as a local commuter line

• To connect Gettysburg to New York

When did the Gettysburg hover hover Junction railroad bring tracks into town?

• 1900

• 1865

• 1830

• 1858

What was the Gettysburg train station used for during the Civil War?

• A recruitment office

• A storage facility

• A military command center

• A hospital

What was the condition of the train station when visitors arrived for the Gettysburg Address?

• It was newly built

• It was under renovation

• It had coffins on the platform

• It was closed for repairs

Which of the following is a myth about Lincoln's Gettysburg Address?

• He delivered it in the evening

• It was his longest speech

• He wrote it on the train

• It was well-received by the audience

Who was NOT mentioned as traveling with Lincoln to Gettysburg?

• Secretary of State William Seward

• General Robert E. Lee

• Postmaster General Montgomery Blair

• Secretary of the Interior John P. Usher

What was the plan for Lincoln's train journey to Gettysburg?

• To travel overnight without stops

• To meet Governor Curtain's train at hover Junction

• To travel directly from Washington to Gettysburg

• To stop at every major city along the way

What logistical issue did visitors face after the Gettysburg Address event?

• Lack of food

• Inadequate transportation

• No accommodation

• Poor weather conditions

How did the Gettysburg Address event affect the town?

• It was the first major event with visitor complaints

• It led to the construction of new roads

• It resulted in a new train station being built

• It caused a population boom

What was the size of Gettysburg's population compared to other cities at the time?

• Smaller than Santa Fe

• Similar to Albuquerque

• Larger than Los Angeles

• Larger than New York