West Point Cemetery and Gettysburg Connections Quiz

What is the historical significance of the West Point Cemetery?

• It is the burial site for all U.S. Presidents.

• It is exclusively for soldiers from World War II.

• It dates back to the founding of West Point during the War of Independence.

• It is the largest cemetery in the United States.

Who is known for his role on Cemetery Ridge during the Battle of Gettysburg?

• John Eisenhower

• Dan Butterfield

• George Sykes

• Norman J. Hall

Which officer was made a Major General on his deathbed?

• Alonzo Cushing

• John Buford

• George Armstrong Custer

• Thomas Ruger

What notable action is Alonzo Cushing known for during the Civil War?

• Commanding the 82nd Airborne Division

• Leading the charge at Little Bighorn

• Defending Cemetery Ridge during Pickett's Charge

• Creating the Taps bugle call

Who was a future superintendent of West Point in the 1870s?

• Dan Butterfield

• John Newton

• Thomas Ruger

• George Sykes

Which two Gettysburg Corps commanders are buried at West Point Cemetery?

• Norman J. Hall and John Buford

• George Sykes and John Newton

• Dan Butterfield and Thomas Ruger

• Alonzo Cushing and Wesley Merritt

What role did Dan Butterfield play during the Gettysburg campaign?

• He was the chief of staff for the Union Army.

• He commanded the 82nd Airborne Division.

• He was a brigade commander.

• He led the charge at Pickett's Charge.

Which officer is credited with having Taps sounded over military graves?

• Alonzo Cushing

• George Armstrong Custer

• John C. Tidball

• Dan Butterfield

What is the controversy surrounding George Armstrong Custer's monument?

• It was destroyed during the Civil War.

• It is uncertain if Custer is actually buried there.

• It was never completed.

• It was moved to a different location.

Who is buried next to Winfield Scott at the West Point Cemetery?

• George Sykes

• Thomas Ruger

• John Eisenhower

• Dan Butterfield