History Unit 9 Day 3 of Gettysburg Flashcards
0
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What was “Pickett’s Charge”
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Lee orders charge against field to Union charge
March 3/4 mile under cannon fire
1,000 dead in 1 hr (many George Pickett’s men)
DISASTER
1
Q
What does Lee decide in July 3, 1863
A
Still confident in victory
Artillery barrage fires at Union Center
Hopes to soften defenses
2
Q
HIGH WATER MARK OF THE REBELLION MONUMENT PICKETT
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3
Q
What does Lee order of Pickett and what is his response
A
To reposition his division
“General Lee, I have no division now”
4
Q
How does the battle end
A
Lee retreats, battle ends
5
Q
Aftermath of the battle
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Never fights on Union soil again
50,000 dead and wounded
Lee offers resignation, Davis rejects
