Alexander Gardner's Gettysburg Photographs Quiz

What was unique about Alexander Gardner's photographic work at Gettysburg?

• He was the only one to capture human courage on the battlefield.

• He was the first to use color photography.

• He used digital cameras for the first time.

• He photographed the battlefield from a helicopter.

How did the young soldier differ from other soldiers found on the battlefield?

• He was holding a flag.

• He was wearing a different uniform.

• He was still alive.

• He was not bloated and looked like a family member.

What did Gardner and his team do to create a more compelling photograph?

• They added digital effects to the photograph.

• They moved the soldier's body and used props.

• They painted the background to look more dramatic.

• They used a drone to capture aerial shots.

What was the purpose of using a stereo camera in Gardner's work?

• To photograph at night.

• To capture images in color.

• To create 3D images.

• To take panoramic shots.

What was the significance of the prop gun in the photographs?

• It was a real gun used in the battle.

• It was used to identify the soldier.

• It was a common prop used to tell a story.

• It was a gift from a famous general.

What was the story created around the manipulated photograph?

• The soldier was a deserter.

• The soldier was a famous general.

• The soldier was a sharpshooter awaiting death.

• The soldier was a spy for the Union.

What was the public's reaction to the photographs published in Harper's Weekly?

• They were praised for their artistic quality.

• They became one of the most popular images of the Civil War.

• They were criticized for being too graphic.

• They were largely ignored.

Why is the identity of the soldier in the photograph unknown?

• There were no records of soldiers at Gettysburg.

• Facial recognition technology was not available.

• His face was obscured in the photograph.

• He was wearing a mask.

What ethical issue is highlighted by Gardner's manipulation of the scene?

• The invasion of privacy of the soldier's family.

• The use of digital editing in photography.

• The environmental impact of photography.

• The manipulation of historical truth for commercial gain.

What broader commentary does the video make about war?

• War is a great opportunity for photographers.

• War is a noble pursuit.

• War is the most disgusting of all obscenities.

• War is a necessary evil.