Gettysburg Battlefield Witness Trees Quiz

What is the significance of the Pinder tree on the Gettysburg Battlefield?

• It is the tallest tree on the battlefield.

• It marks the location of a famous speech.

• It is a witness tree that observed key events during the battle.

• It was planted after the Civil War.

Which Union leader's troops did the trees witness reinforcing the line around the Lutheran Seminary?

• William Tecumseh Sherman

• John Reynolds

• George Meade

• Ulysses S. Grant

What critical event involving Dorsey Pender occurred on July 2nd?

• He surrendered to Union forces.

• He led a successful charge.

• He was wounded, affecting Confederate coordination.

• He was promoted to general.

What was the purpose of the Confederate artillery's semi-circle formation on July 3rd?

• To signal a retreat.

• To open the bombardment on Union positions.

• To protect their supply lines.

• To create a defensive barrier.

What reflective question does the narrator suggest asking when visiting the Gettysburg Battlefield?

• What did this tree see?

• How many battles were fought here?

• Who won the battle?

• What did the soldiers eat?