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Battle of Gettysburg
The battle of Gettysburg was a three-day battle (July 1 to 3, 1863) that was considered to be the turning point in the American Civil War. It stands as the greatest battle in America.
2,082 Questions
This man's charge on the Union center on Cemetery Ridge would end the Battle of Gettysburg?
George Pickett
How many were killed on both sides?
300,000 Union soldiers killed (battle, sickness, wounds) 250,000 Confederates killed
What two armies met at the Battle of Antietam?
north and south
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How would you describe the relationship between General Robert E Lee and General James Longstreet?
Affectionate and respectful to the end of Lee's life.
It was other Confederates who blamed Longstreet for the defeat at Gettysburg, not Lee himself.
What war was the batlle fought gettys burg?
Gettysburg was one of the fiercest battles of the U.S. Civil War.
Who was the south leader in the Gettysburg war?
Meade commanded the Union forces. Lincoln as president was Commander-in-Chief.
What are three important union battles victories?
Gettysburg; Vicksburg; Appomattox , Antietam ,Shiloh
How did banking help the north in the civil war?
The banking system helped the North to pay for the arms it bought to use in the war.
What does a Yankee or Confederate uniform look like?
Union troops usually wore blue, Confederates wore gray or butternut, even civilian garb in the last days.
What were most of the black union soldiers fighting for?
Freedom for themselves, their families, African Americans, and all oppressed people…
Which civil war battle was closest to JJ Daniell?
The Battle of Kennesaw Mountain (1964), part of the Atlanta Campaign, took place less than 4.5 miles to the southeast of J. J. Daniell, as the crow flies.
What was Robert Catesby known for?
He was involved in the Gunpowder Treason with Guy Fawkes in an attempt to destroy Parliament. Also, he was charged with involvement in the plot to remove Elizabeth I from the throne, but had only a minor role.
How do you memorize the Gettysburg address?
Read it aloud over and over. It will eventually stick in your head like song you hate does. Break it down in halves if you think it will help. It will only last about two minutes so it wont take long to memorise. And remember, Abraham Lincoln READ it to the audience.
What type of drum did drummer boys use in the civil war?
The drum was made out of wood, and the drum head was made from animal hide, tied down by rope made from horse hair.
What were the ridge positions of the union line in Gettysburg?
seminary ridge and the areas below cemetary ridge and little round top
What is the central idea of Gettysburg Address?
Healing.
This increased volunteers, blacks recruited to the military, copperhead influences declined, and confederacy divided
In the civil War when an army on the march paused soldiers quickly lit a fire to make what?
to make coffee
How did Gettyburg War affect the Civil War?
Gettysburg killed many men and was a huge loss for both sides it also turned the tides of the ending of the civil war. it almost insured yanky victory over the rebals
How did the union and confederate armies build up their troops?
Initially war fever and patriotic call for action. Then they drafted people and immigrants and gave potential soldiers with money the right to pay bounties to others to serve in their place. Both sides talked about enlisting and arming Blacks (i.e., slaves in the south) but only Lincoln had the political support to actually promote the use of Black Soldiers which gave the Union a great advantage in military growth, just as the ability of the South to raise new armies was falling apart. At this point the Union won
