General Sedwick and the Gettysburg Artifacts Quiz

What event was Aaron Roland congratulated for?

• His marriage

• His graduation

• His new job

• His promotion

Who donated General Sedwick's hat to the army?

• General Ulysses S. Grant

• General Emory Upton

• General George Meade

• General Robert E. Lee

What type of hat was General Sedwick believed to have worn at Gettysburg?

• A slouch hat

• A fatigue cap

• A beret

• A top hat

How did Ulysses S. Grant react to the news of Sedwick's death?

• He was angry

• He was shocked

• He was relieved

• He was indifferent

What was General Sedwick's reputation among his troops?

• Brilliant and dependable

• Brilliant but unreliable

• Dependable but not brilliant

• Unreliable and not brilliant

What was a notable feature of General Sedwick's saddle?

• It was damaged

• It was ornate

• It was simple

• It was immaculate

What was one of the artifacts preserved to honor General Sedwick?

• His sword

• His uniform

• His diary

• His camp chair

What did General Sedwick's sister do to help preserve his legacy?

• She wrote a book about him

• She donated his sword

• She organized a memorial service

• She built a monument

What did General Sedwick lose in a house fire?

• His medals

• His Mexican-American War papers

• His uniform

• His sword

What is the significance of the St Andrews Cross on Sedwick's monument?

• It is a tribute from his troops

• It honors his engineering skills

• It symbolizes his leadership

• It represents his bravery