Gettysburg 160: Eyewitness Accounts and Historical Insights

What is the focus of the Gettysburg 160 video series?

• Eyewitness accounts from soldiers and civilians

• Military strategies of the Civil War

• Technological advancements during the Civil War

• Political impacts of the Civil War

Who was the leader of the Union cavalrymen that arrived in Gettysburg on June 30th, 1863?

• General Robert E. Lee

• General Ulysses S. Grant

• John Buford

• Stonewall Jackson

How did the civilians of Gettysburg react to the arrival of Union soldiers?

• They were excited and relieved

• They were confused

• They were hostile

• They were indifferent

What significant event occurred on the morning of July 1st, 1863?

• A peace treaty was signed

• The first shot of the battle was fired

• The Union army retreated

• The Confederate army surrendered

Who was Ephraim Whistler and what happened to him during the battle?

• A Confederate general who led a charge

• A civilian who became one of the first casualties

• A historian documenting the battle

• A Union soldier who fired the first shot

What was the impact of the battle on local families?

• Families were united

• Families were relocated

• Families were separated

• Families were unaffected

Who was Mary Jane Art Thompson and what did she do during the battle?

• A soldier who fought bravely

• A civilian who fled with her infant

• A spy for the Union army

• A nurse who treated the wounded

What is the significance of civilian accounts in understanding the Battle of Gettysburg?

• They provide a biased perspective

• They offer a unique and personal view

• They are less reliable than military accounts

• They are irrelevant to historical studies

What geographical feature is referred to as a 'speed bump' for the Confederates?

• Marsh Creek

• Gettysburg Square

• Seminary Ridge

• Whistler's Ridge

Why is accurate historical mapping important in the context of the Gettysburg campaign?

• It helps in planning future battles

• It provides a clear understanding of troop movements

• It is used for modern navigation

• It is irrelevant to historical studies