Gettysburg 159: Culp's Hill and William W. Rand

What is the significance of the monument behind Doug Ullman?

• It commemorates the end of the Civil War.

• It represents the soldiers of the 78th and 102nd New York regiments.

• It marks the location of the first battle of Gettysburg.

• It is dedicated to the Confederate soldiers who fought at Gettysburg.

What was the primary purpose of the fortifications built by the 12th Army Corps on Culp's Hill?

• To store ammunition and supplies.

• To serve as a lookout point.

• To provide a base for launching attacks.

• To protect against Confederate artillery fire.

Why did the 12th Corps leave Culp's Hill during the battle?

• To gather more supplies.

• To reinforce the extreme left of the Union line.

• To attack the Confederate headquarters.

• To retreat to a safer location.

Who was leading the New York brigades that defended Culp's Hill during the night battle?

• Alphus Williams

• Thomas Ruger

• George Sears Green

• John Geary

What was the main danger for the troops on Culp's Hill?

• Running out of ammunition.

• Being outflanked by the enemy.

• Exposure to Confederate fire while replenishing supplies.

• Getting lost in the dark.

What was unique about William W. Rand's company in the 102nd New York?

• It was led by a famous Civil War general.

• It was the largest company in the regiment.

• It included men from New York, New Jersey, and Vermont.

• It was composed entirely of New York City residents.

What did William W. Rand request in his last letter home?

• A visit from his family.

• More ammunition.

• Good writing paper.

• A new uniform.

What did William W. Rand send home to his family before the Chancellorsville campaign?

• A piece of his uniform.

• A map of the battlefield.

• A soldier memorial.

• A diary of his experiences.

What did William W. Rand's family do after his death?

• They moved to New York City.

• They sold property to support themselves.

• They opened a museum in his honor.

• They joined the Confederate army.

Where is William W. Rand buried?

• In New York City.

• In Vermont.

• In New Jersey.

• At the Soldiers' National Cemetery in Gettysburg.