Battle of Gettysburg: Turn of the Tide (Day 1) Exercise

Battle of Gettysburg: Turn of the Tide (Day 1)

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Battle of Gettysburg: Turn of the Tide (Day 1)

Study the initial events, engagements, and significance of the first day of the Battle of Gettysburg.

Questions

  1. MultiChoice

    In what year was the Battle of Gettysburg fought?

  2. MultiChoice

    What were the exact dates of the Battle of Gettysburg?

  3. MultiChoice

    Why did Confederate troops initially head toward the town of Gettysburg?

  4. MultiChoice

    Which Union officer delayed Confederate advances northwest of town on Day 1?

  5. MultiChoice

    Which senior Union general was killed early on Day 1 while positioning troops?

  6. MultiChoice

    What was the outcome of the fighting on Day 1 at Gettysburg?

  7. MultiChoice

    What key strategic high ground did Union forces secure south of town on Day 1?

  8. MultiChoice

    Which Confederate general failed to attack Cemetery Hill on the evening of Day 1?

  9. MultiChoice

    Who commanded the Union Army of the Potomac during the Battle of Gettysburg?

  10. MultiChoice

    Why was the high ground south of Gettysburg advantageous to the Union?

  11. MultiChoice

    How many days before the Battle of Gettysburg did General Meade take command?

  12. MultiChoice

    Which main ridge did the Union army occupy south of Gettysburg?