Gettysburg Battlefield Quiz

Who is Gary Adelman?

• A famous Civil War general

• A historical novelist

• A licensed Battlefield guide at Gettysburg

• A local farmer in Gettysburg

What is the significance of Pickett's Charge?

• It was the first battle of the Civil War

• It was a major Confederate attack during the Battle of Gettysburg

• It marked the end of the Civil War

• It was a naval battle

Which road was officially established as a throughway in Adams County in 1800?

• Battlefield Avenue

• Gettysburg Road

• Lincoln Highway

• Emmitsburg Road

What happened on July 2nd during the Battle of Gettysburg?

• Abraham Lincoln delivered the Gettysburg Address

• The battle ended

• A massive attack occurred across the field of Pickett's Charge

• The Union army retreated

What was the role of the Gettysburg Battlefield during World War I?

• It was a site for a training camp for soldiers

• It was turned into a museum

• It was used as a hospital

• It was abandoned

Who was the commander of the tank training camp established in 1918 at Gettysburg?

• Robert E. Lee

• Dwight David Eisenhower

• George S. Patton

• Ulysses S. Grant

What was the Gettysburg Battlefield used for during World War II?

• A munitions factory

• A German POW Camp

• A naval base

• A civilian evacuation center

What is one of the future plans for the Gettysburg Battlefield?

• Constructing a new highway

• Turning it into a residential area

• Restoring the land and adding interpretive trails

• Building a new shopping mall

What modern element is being added to the Gettysburg Battlefield to enhance visitor experience?

• A new roller coaster

• Interactive smartphone apps and binoculars

• A water park

• A large cinema complex

What is the purpose of removing power lines from the Emmitsburg Road?

• To enhance the historical landscape

• To build new commercial properties

• To improve traffic flow

• To install new lighting