West Point Cemetery and Gettysburg Connections Quiz

What is the historical significance of the West Point Cemetery?

• It is the largest cemetery in the United States.

• It is exclusively for soldiers from World War II.

• It dates back to the founding of West Point during the War of Independence.

• It is the burial site for all U.S. Presidents.

Who is known for his role on Cemetery Ridge during the Battle of Gettysburg?

• Dan Butterfield

• George Sykes

• Norman J. Hall

• John Eisenhower

Which officer was made a Major General on his deathbed?

• Thomas Ruger

• Dan Butterfield

• John Buford

• Alonzo Cushing

What notable action is Alonzo Cushing known for during the Civil War?

• Leading the charge at Little Bighorn

• Commanding the 82nd Airborne Division

• His actions during Pickett's Charge

• Creating the Taps bugle call

Who was a future superintendent of West Point in the 1870s?

• Thomas Ruger

• John Buford

• George Sykes

• Dan Butterfield

What is Dan Butterfield credited with in relation to military funerals?

• Designing the West Point Cemetery

• Creating Taps for military funerals

• Creating the Medal of Honor

• Leading the charge at Gettysburg

Which commander is associated with the Emmitsburg Road fight on July 2nd, 1863?

• Julian Weir

• George Armstrong Custer

• John Buford

• Dan Butterfield

What is controversial about George Armstrong Custer's monument?

• It is not known if Custer is actually buried there.

• It was never completed.

• It was destroyed during the Civil War.

• It is located in a different cemetery.

Who is unofficially considered a Gettysburg native due to his connection to the area?

• Norman J. Hall

• Dan Butterfield

• John Eisenhower

• George Sykes

What was the original purpose of the monument that now serves as Custer's grave marker?

• A statue of Custer himself

• A memorial for all Civil War soldiers

• A monument to Custer's bravery

• A tribute to the Battle of Gettysburg