Turning Point of the War

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1. The battle opened with Gen. John Buford's brigades delaying the Confederates advancing toward Gettysburg. Which of these brigades was NOT among them? Gamble's Brigade Merritt's Brigade Devin's Brigade All were present

2. Abner Doubleday assumed command of Reynolds' I Corps on July 1. Why? Reynolds was very ill Meade had relieved Reynolds of his command Reynolds was hit by Confederate artillery Reynolds had been killed by a sharpshooter

3. Who commanded the Confederate Second Corps at Gettysburg, following the death of Stonewall Jackson? John B. Hood Jubal Early R. S. Ewell A. P. Hill

4. What is the term used to describe the pattern of Longstreet's attack on the Union left, on the second day of battle? salient echelon open order parade ground

5. On the afternoon of July 2, the Union left was in great danger. Why? The commanding general had been killed A general had moved his men out of position Its retreat route had been cut off Confederate cavalry had arrived behind the position

6. What was the effect of the massive Confederate artillery barrage which preceded Pickett's Charge on July 3? Most of the Union artillery was driven away or destroyed There were no major effects The Union suffered considerable losses The Union troops withdrew to a safer position

7. Confederate general Lewis Armistead and Union general Winfield Hancock were both wounded during Pickett's Charge. Who survived the engagement? Hancock both survived Armistead neither survived

8. The failure of Pickett's Charge was reminiscent of an equally suicidal Union attack the year before. Where did this attack take place? Fredericksburg First Bull Run Chancellorsville Shiloh

9. How many civilian deaths were recorded at Gettysburg? 1 53 14 186

10. Which of these is NOT commonly cited as a reason for the Confederate defeat at Gettysburg? The initial absence of J.E.B. Stuart's cavalry A.P. Hill's refusal to participate in Pickett's Charge Longstreet's reluctance to launch major attacks Lee's overconfidence in dangerous situations