Battle of Gettysburg trivia
Battle of Gettysburg Mini Quiz
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Question 1
At Gettysburg, a failed Confederate assault called 'Pickett's Charge' became infamous for its high casualties. Who led this attack?
Pickett's Charge on July 3, 1863, involved about 12,500 Confederate soldiers and resulted in over 50% casualties for Pickett's division.
Question 2
Which side emerged victorious at Gettysburg, halting General Robert E Lee's invasion of the North?
The Union victory at Gettysburg in July 1863 is often considered the turning point of the American Civil War, as it ended Lee's most ambitious attempt to invade the North.
Question 3
During Gettysburg, which state was home to the regiment that defended Little Round Top with a bayonet charge?
The 20th Maine Volunteer Infantry Regiment, led by Colonel Joshua Chamberlain, famously defended Little Round Top with a bayonet charge during the Battle of Gettysburg.
Question 4
What was the main purpose of Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address?
Lincoln's Gettysburg Address was delivered in just about two minutes, yet it powerfully redefined the Civil War as a struggle for a new birth of freedom and equality.