Gettysburg Railroad and Lincoln's Visit Quiz

What was the initial plan for the railroad in Gettysburg in the 1830s?

• To connect Gettysburg to the West Coast

• To be part of the Steven Tapeworm Railroad

• To connect Gettysburg to New York

• To serve as a local commuter line

What was the Gettysburg train station used for during the Civil War?

• A military command center

• A hospital

• A storage facility

• A recruitment office

When did the Gettysburg train station stop passenger service?

• 1859

• 1946

• 1920

• 1865

What was the purpose of the virtual reality presentation at the Gettysburg train station?

• To simulate a train journey

• To educate about the history of the station

• To display modern train technology

• To show a reenactment of the Civil War

Which myth about Lincoln's Gettysburg Address is mentioned in the video?

• He wrote it on the back of an envelope

• He delivered it in New York

• He never actually wrote it

• It was delivered in the evening

What was the main reason for the influx of visitors to Gettysburg in November 1863?

• A new train line opening

• A local festival

• The Gettysburg Address

• A military parade

Which book first mentioned the myth of Lincoln writing the Gettysburg Address on the train?

• The Gettysburg Story by Harvey Sweeney

• Life of Lincoln by Arnold

• The Perfect Tribute by Mary Raymond Shipman Andrews

• Lincoln's Journey by John Hay

Who was NOT mentioned as being on the train with Lincoln to Gettysburg?

• Secretary of State William Seward

• Postmaster General Montgomery Blair

• Mayor Frederick Lincoln of Boston

• General Robert E. Lee

What was a significant challenge faced by visitors after the Gettysburg Address?

• Finding accommodation

• Getting tickets to the event

• Leaving town before the president

• Understanding the speech

What was the population of Gettysburg around the time of the Civil War?

• 10,000

• 2,400

• 5,000

• 1,200