Pickett's Charge

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1. Pickett's Charge took place on July 3, 1863. How many days was the Battle of Gettysburg? 5 days 7 days 2 days 3 days

2. Which Confederate General advised General Lee not to attack the Union line? Answer: (Last name or first and last name.)

3. From what point did Pickett's Division start the attack? Cemetery Hill Seminary Ridge Little Round Top Culp's Hill

4. All of Pickett's regiments were from which state? South Carolina Virginia Alabama Georgia

5. Pickett's Division had three brigadier generals. Two were killed and one was wounded in the attack. Who was wounded? Lewis A. Armistead James L. Kemper Richard B. Garnett Robert Mayo

6. How long did the assault take place? 2 hours 30 minutes 3 hours, 30 minutes 50 minutes

7. During the assault, the Confederates started to bunch up towards the center of the line. At one end of the assault, the Union formed an Angle. The Angle was the Union line formed a 90 degree angle, behind a stone wall. The 71st and 69th PA Regiments were positioned on this wall, with support from the 1st NY Battery. Under Gen. Armistead, the Confederates overran the 71st and 69th PA before reaching the 1st NY Battery. The Union brigade general watched the attack and orders the 72nd PA into battle. Who was brigadier general of the 69th, 71st, and 72nd PA? Norman J. Hall John C. Caldwell George G. Meade Alexander S. Webb

8. There was nearly 5,600 Confederate casualties on this day. Approximately, how many men did Pickett lose from his division? Nearly 3,000 men Nearly 1,000 men Nearly 4,000 men Nearly 2,000 men

9. As the Confederates soldiers were retreating, they were walking backwards. True False

10. When Pickett returned to Lee after the attack, he was ordered to prepare against a possible Union counterattack. What was Pickett's response to Lee? General Lee, I just got my butt kicked, you do it! General Lee, I have no division now. General Lee, I need more men. General Lee, let me attack again, we'll break that line!