Gettysburg Battlefield Quiz

What is the primary focus of the American Battlefield Trust as discussed in the video?

• Building new monuments

• Publishing historical books

• Preserving historical sites

• Organizing reenactments

Why is Cemetery Hill considered a crucial position in the Battle of Gettysburg?

• It was the highest point in Gettysburg

• It provided a strategic view of the battlefield

• It had the most cannons

• It was the first site of the battle

What makes the Baltimore Pike significant during the battle?

• It was the only road leading to Washington

• It was the main road for civilian evacuation

• It was a well-constructed road crucial for Union supply lines

• It was the shortest route to the Confederate camp

Who was responsible for steadying the Union troops at Cemetery Hill?

• General Winfield Scott Hancock

• General Robert E. Lee

• General George Meade

• General Ulysses S. Grant

What challenge did the Confederates face during their attack on East Cemetery Hill?

• Lack of ammunition

• Dominating Union position and visibility

• Heavy rain and muddy terrain

• Union reinforcements from the sea

What was the condition of the 11th Corps during the battle?

• They had the most advanced weaponry

• They were considered the black sheep and were spread thin

• They were well-rested and fully equipped

• They were the largest corps in the Union army

What tragic event is associated with Isaac Avery during the battle?

• He deserted the Confederate army

• He was killed by friendly fire

• He was captured by the Union

• He was mortally wounded and wrote a note to his father

What dilemma do preservationists face regarding the view from Cemetery Hill?

• Whether to allow public access

• Whether to plant more trees

• Whether to open up the view despite modern intrusions

• Whether to build a new monument

What is the significance of the preserved lunettes on the battlefield?

• They were the first trenches built

• They were the main living quarters for soldiers

• They help understand the battle's layout

• They were used as storage for weapons

Which book is recommended for understanding the artillery perspective of the Civil War?

• The Civil War: A Narrative

• Military Memoirs of a Confederate

• Diary of Battle by Charles Wainwright

• The Art of War