Gettysburg Battlefield Quiz

What is the significance of the Stoney Hill at Gettysburg?

• It is the location of the Gettysburg Address.

• It is where the narrator has a personal connection to the battlefield.

• It was the site of a major Confederate victory.

• It was the headquarters of General Lee.

Who was the leader of the 140th Pennsylvania Regiment?

• Lieutenant Colonel Joshua Chamberlain

• General Robert E. Lee

• Colonel Richard Roberts

• Major General George Meade

What was the first major battle the 140th Pennsylvania Regiment participated in?

• Battle of Antietam

• Battle of Chancellorsville

• Battle of Fredericksburg

• Battle of Gettysburg

What did Colonel Roberts send to his daughter as a memento from the Battle of Chancellorsville?

• A piece of his uniform

• A letter

• A half dollar

• A photograph

What happened to Colonel Roberts during the Battle of Gettysburg?

• He was promoted to General.

• He was captured by Confederate forces.

• He was mortally wounded.

• He led a successful charge.

What was recovered from Colonel Roberts' body after the battle?

• His uniform

• His watch

• His diary

• His sword and belt

Who was known as the 'Daughter of the Regiment'?

• Clara Barton

• Harriet Tubman

• Emma Roberts

• Mary Todd Lincoln

What was the fate of Robert Virtue during the Battle of Gettysburg?

• He led a successful charge.

• He was mortally wounded.

• He was captured by Confederate forces.

• He was promoted to Colonel.

What was the purpose of the World War I camps established in Gettysburg?

• To host peace talks

• To serve as a memorial for the Civil War

• To train soldiers for World War I

• To act as a refugee camp

What was the community's reaction in Washington County after the Battle of Gettysburg?

• They closed down to mourn.

• They held a parade.

• They celebrated a victory.

• They ignored the battle.