The Battle of Gettysburg

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1. The Battle of Gettysburg took place on what dates? August 10-13,1862 July 1– 3, 1863 June 14-16,1776 September 20-22,1850

2. What was the total number of casualties that were inflicted over the three day conflict to both armies? between 12,000 and 20,000 over 100,000 between 72,000 and 90,000 between 46,000 and 51,000

3. Who were the Commanders of record for each side? George G. Meade and Robert E. Lee George G Meade and J.E.B. Stuart Gen. Joseph Hooker and Robert E. Lee Maj. Gen. Ulysses S. Grant and Robert E. Lee

4. How many horses of the cavalry died as a result of this three day battle? 1,500 5,000 7,000 10,000

5. Who claims a victory when the battle was over? French South North Indians

6. Between July 1, 1863 and July 4, 1863, almost 172,000 solders from both the North and South armies came together in Pennsylvania to fight the Battle of Gettysburg? True False

7. During the Battle of Gettysburg 1,000 cannons were used over 100 square miles. True False

8. Who was the President of the United States at the time of the Battle of Gettysburg? Ulysses S. Grant Jefferson Davis Abraham Lincoln Robert E. Lee

9. How many generals in all for both armies were used in the three day battle? 80 Generals 42 Generals 120 generals 64 generals

10. It is estimated that this amount of ammunition was expended over the three days. over 700 tons between 350 and 450 tons under 300 tons betwee 500 and 600 tons