Civil War Artifacts and Their Historical Significance

What was the role of Battery I, Second United States Artillery during the battle?

• To negotiate a truce

• To support the Union's repulsion of Pickett's Charge

• To lead the Confederate charge

• To provide medical assistance

Who was the commander of Battery I during Pickett's Charge?

• Lieutenant Tully McCrae

• Colonel Robert E. Lee

• General Alexander Webb

• Lieutenant George Augustus Woodruff

Where is Lieutenant Woodruff's revolver currently displayed?

• National Museum of American History

• West Point Museum

• Smithsonian Institution

• Gettysburg National Military Park

What was notable about Lieutenant Tully McCrae's decision during the Civil War?

• He joined the Confederate Army

• He remained loyal to the Union despite being from Mississippi

• He resigned from the military

• He became a spy for the Confederacy

What rank did Tully McCrae achieve by the time he retired?

• Major General

• Brigadier General

• Colonel

• Lieutenant Colonel

Why are artifacts like Woodruff's holster important for historical understanding?

• They provide a tangible connection to historical events

• They are valuable for resale

• They are decorative items

• They are used in reenactments

What does the cane of General Alexander Webb symbolize?

• A walking aid for veterans

• A gift from the Confederate Army

• A symbol of peace

• A prize possession made from a Confederate flagstaff

What was the cane of General Webb made from?

• A Confederate flagstaff

• A Union flagpole

• A piece of artillery

• A tree from Gettysburg

What is the significance of the initials carved into Woodruff's holster?

• They indicate the manufacturer

• They are a mark of authenticity

• They are Woodruff's initials

• They are a decorative feature

What does the presence of artifacts in museums help us achieve?

• Provide entertainment

• Decorate museum spaces

• Create a tangible connection to history

• Increase museum revenue