Gettysburg Flashcards
What is an abolitionist?
A person who wants to abolish or get rid of slavery.
What is cavalry?
Calvary are military men on horses.
The president of the Confederacy is ______
Jefferson Davis
The Battle of Gettysburg was the second time the CSA invaded the North (the Union). The first time was the Battle of ______
Antietam
Before the Battle of Gettysburg, the ______ was winning most of the Civil War Battles in the East.
South
Before the Battle of Gettysburg, the ______ was winning most of the Civil War Battles in the West.
North
Which Confederate commander suffered a serious wound (accidentally by one of his own men) at the Battle of Chancellorsville? He died before Gettysburg.
Stonewall Jackson
Who was the commander of the Union during the B of G?
Meade
Who did Meade replace?
Why?
Hooker because he badly lost at Chancellorsville.
Why was the battle fought at Gettysburg?
Small town with 10 main roads leading to it.
How many days did the battle of Gettysburg last? ___ What were the dates? ______ ___
3 days, July 1-3
Know the estimated number of soldiers involved in Gettysbutg:
90,000 Union vs. 70,000 Confederate
Which side won day one of the battle? ______ Winner of entire battle? ______
Day one: South; Entire Battle: North
Why was Lee angry with General Ewell after day one of the battle?
Lee was angry with Ewell because Ewell didn’t capture the high ground
Which one of Lee’s men went missing for the first 2 days of the battle?
Why was this Important?
Jeb Stuart
Jeb led one cavalry unit and was Lee’s eyes and ears. Lee didn’t know the Union was there because of this.
Know the 3 big mistakes of the Confederacy during Gettysburg:
Lee ordering the charge on Day 3 in the center of the Union line
General Ewell not taking the high ground just South of Gettysburg
J.E.B. Stuart not reporting to Lee on the Union position for most of the battle
By day 2 the Union occupied ______ Ridge. And the CSA occupied ______ Ridge.
Cemetery and Seminary
The week of July 4th, 1863 was a major turning point in the Civil War in favor of the North, The North won the Battle of ______ and also won The Battle of ______.
Gettysburg and Vicksburg
Union General Dan Sickles made a mistake during Day 2. What was it?
Sickles moved his men and broke the line by moving his men out too far.
Joshua L. Chamberlain was heroic on Day 2. What did he do to save Little Round Top?
Chamberlain lead a bayonet charge because they ran out of ammo.
Who was the only Gettysburg resident/citizen killed during the battle?
How did she die?
Jennie Wade
A stray minie ball went through 2 doors and hit her.
George Pickett will forever be remembered for what happened on Day 3 at Gettysburg.
Pickett’s Charge
There were ______ casualties at Gettysburg making it the deadliest battle in American history.
51,000
The Civil War continued for ___ _______ (how long?) after the Battle of Gettysburg.
21 months
Who did Lee blame for the loss at Gettysburg?
Himself
How long after the Battle did Lincoln give the Gettysburg Address? _______________
What was the occasion? _____________ How long was Lincoln’s speech at Gettysburg? ______________ 4 score and seven years = __________.
4 and a half months, Soldiers National Cemetery, 2 minutes, 87 years.
