General Robert E. Lee's Headquarters and Battle Tactics

What was the primary reason General Lee spent little time at his headquarters on September 17th?

• He was attending a meeting in town.

• He was waiting for reinforcements.

• He was unwell and resting.

• He was actively managing the battlefield.

How did General Lafayette McClaws's men manage to flank the Union forces?

• By marching through the town.

• By using a secret tunnel.

• By approaching from Harper's Ferry.

• By crossing a bridge at night.

What was the significance of the meeting between Lee and A.P. Hill?

• It was a routine strategy meeting.

• It was one of the most important meetings of the Civil War.

• It was a meeting to discuss surrender.

• It was a meeting to plan a retreat.

What practical advice is given to visitors of the site?

• Avoid visiting during the winter.

• Bring your own food and water.

• Visit only during daylight hours.

• Do not speed through Sharpsburg.

Who maintains the site of Lee's headquarters?

• Antietam National Battlefield.

• A private historical society.

• The local government.

• The descendants of Robert E. Lee.