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Gettysburg | 10 Question History Multiple Choice Quiz

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A multiple-choice quiz by tnewman1. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
tnewman1

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
71,817

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
7060

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Question 1 of 10

1. Pickett's Division consisted mainly of men from what state? Hint

Virginia

Maryland

Tennessee

North Carolina

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Question 2 of 10

2. This general's saddle was shot and the bullet drove a nail into his leg during the battle of Pickett's Charge. Who was he? Hint

General Barksdale

General Kelly

General Hancock

General Zook

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Question 3 of 10

3. Colonel Cross was shot near the fighting of what famous part of the battlefield? Hint

Little Round Top

Devils Den

Cemetary Ridge

Wheatfield

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Question 4 of 10

4. This fence along which road slowed the advancing Confederates during Pickett's Charge? Hint

West Street

Seminary Avenue

Emmitsburg Road

Baltimore Street

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Question 5 of 10

5. Cavalry General John Buford couldn't wait for which General to arrive in support? Hint

General Reynolds

General Hancock

General Howard

General Slocum

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Question 6 of 10

6. This hill has become quite controversial over the years as being the key to Confederate success had it been taken early on the evening of July 1st. Which hill was it? Hint

Benner's Hill

Culp's Hill

Spring Hill

Oak Ridge

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which General suggested that his division should be able to 'Go to the right' of Big Round Top? Hint

General Hood

General Kershaw

General Longstreet

General Laws

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which Union General was placed in command just days before the battle of Gettysburg? Hint

General Slocum

General Reynolds

General Meade

General Cushing

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which Union officer thought Little Round Top to be considered of 'little importance ...'? Hint

Colonel Vincent

General Sickles

Colonel Chamberlain

General Rhodes

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which Confederate General, after the battle of Pickett's Charge said, 'It's all my fault'? Hint

General Armistead

General Pickett

General Lee

General Longstreet

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Pickett's Division consisted mainly of men from what state?

Answer: Virginia

Pickett's men were mainly Virginians.

2. This general's saddle was shot and the bullet drove a nail into his leg during the battle of Pickett's Charge. Who was he?

Answer: General Hancock

While riding along Cemetary Ridge, General Hancock was struck.

3. Colonel Cross was shot near the fighting of what famous part of the battlefield?

Answer: Wheatfield

Colonel Cross was walking along the Wheatfield in attempt to gather his men when he was struck by a bullet.

4. This fence along which road slowed the advancing Confederates during Pickett's Charge?

Answer: Emmitsburg Road

The famous fence along the Emmitsburg Road terribly slowed the advancing Confederates, allowing for the Union to rip the lines with their fire.

5. Cavalry General John Buford couldn't wait for which General to arrive in support?

Answer: General Reynolds

General John Reynolds arrived first on the field on the morning of July 1st, 1863 to relieve Buford's Cavalry.

6. This hill has become quite controversial over the years as being the key to Confederate success had it been taken early on the evening of July 1st. Which hill was it?

Answer: Culp's Hill

Culp's Hill for years has been a center of controversy as to whether or not the Confederates should have continued their advance for valuable field position.

7. Which General suggested that his division should be able to 'Go to the right' of Big Round Top?

Answer: General Hood

General Hood wanted to swing around Big Round Top to flank the Union position and quite possibly raid their supply lines.

8. Which Union General was placed in command just days before the battle of Gettysburg?

Answer: General Meade

General Meade became Lincoln's choice for commander of the Army of the Potomac after General John Reynolds turned down the offer.

9. Which Union officer thought Little Round Top to be considered of 'little importance ...'?

Answer: General Sickles

After seeing his position, Sickle's ordered his 3rd Corps forward off of Little Round Top.

10. Which Confederate General, after the battle of Pickett's Charge said, 'It's all my fault'?

Answer: General Lee

As soldiers were retreating from the famous charge, General Lee rode among them and was heard saying, 'It's all my fault ...'.

Source: Author tnewman1

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