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? All were present Gamble's Brigade Merritt's Brigade Devin's Brigade

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? Jubal Early R. S. Ewell A. P. Hill John B. Hood

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 parade ground open order echelon

5. On the afternoon of July 2, the Union left was in great danger. Why? A general had moved his men out of position Its retreat route had been cut off The commanding general had been killed 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? There were no major effects The Union suffered considerable losses Most of the Union artillery was driven away or destroyed 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? Chancellorsville Shiloh First Bull Run Fredericksburg

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

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