Battle of Gettysburg: Day 1 Insights

What is the significance of Oak Ridge in the Battle of Gettysburg?

• It was where the Confederate forces surrendered.

• It was a neutral zone during the battle.

• It was a strategic position for the Union forces.

• It was the site of the final battle.

Who was the leader of the 16th Maine Regiment during the Battle of Gettysburg?

• General Robert E. Lee

• Colonel Charles Tilden

• General John Reynolds

• Colonel Joshua Chamberlain

What formation did Colonel Tilden use to position his regiment?

• A circular formation

• A straight line

• A V formation

• A square formation

What action did Colonel Tilden take to prevent the Confederate forces from capturing the regiment's flag?

• He hid the flag in his mouth.

• He buried the flag.

• He surrendered the flag.

• He burned the flag.

What happened to Colonel Tilden after the battle?

• He was promoted to General.

• He was captured and later escaped from Confederate prison.

• He retired from the army.

• He was killed in action.

What is the significance of the 16th Maine's monument on Oak Ridge?

• It commemorates their stand during the battle.

• It marks the site of their surrender.

• It honors their victory over Confederate forces.

• It indicates the location of their camp.

What unique story is associated with the 16th Maine during the battle?

• They built a fort on the battlefield.

• They tore up their flag to prevent its capture.

• They captured a Confederate general.

• They were the first to retreat.

What is the purpose of the American Battlefield Trust?

• To sell battlefield land to private owners.

• To create new battlefields for reenactments.

• To preserve and protect historical battlefields.

• To reconstruct historical battles.

What is an 'in holding' in the context of battlefield preservation?

• A museum within a battlefield.

• A military base within a battlefield.

• A privately owned property within a battlefield.

• A public park within a battlefield.

How does the American Battlefield Trust acquire land for preservation?

• By leasing land from the government.

• By exchanging land with private owners.

• By acquiring small parcels of land over time.

• By purchasing large tracts of land at once.