US History Quiz 2 Flashcards
What happened to Stonewall Jackson during this battle?
- Hegotshotbyhisownmen
* Diesofpneumonia
Who did Lincoln put incharge of the Army of the Potomac on June 28, 1863?
George Gordon Meade
What were the dates of the Battle of Gettysburg?
July 1,2,3 of 1863
Explain the events of the 1s t day of Gettysburg. What area did the Union occupy?
Confederates push Union soldiers back to cemetery hill
Richard Ewell does not attack
Winfield Hancock set up defensive line across cemetery ridge
Explain the events of the 2n d day of Gettysburg. Who did Lee tell to attack? Explain the casualties
Lee told Longstreet to attack early but doesn’t attack until 4pm
Union holds round top
Nearly 35,000 casualties
Explain the 3r d day of Gettysburg. Who led the famous charge against the Union lines? What happened to the Confederate forces?
Lee sent 15,000 men across open field most were killed. This was known as pickets charge
Lee turned back towards Virginia
Turning point in the war in unions favor
Who won the Battle of Gettysburg? What was significant about the battle?
Union won the battle
It was a turning point in the war for the Union
What were the casualties of the Battle of Gettysburg?
Union: 23,000
Confederate : 28,000
Total: 51,000
Who did Lee offer his resignation to?
President Jefferson Davis
What group wanted to remember all those who died at Gettysburg?
Gettysburg cemetery commission
When did Lincoln deliver the Gettysburg address?
November 19, 1863
What was the most remembered line from the Gettysburg Addr
Four score and 7 years ago
What was the political party opinion about the Gettysburg Address?
Republican: praised it
Democrat: thought it was inappropriate
Who are the candidates of the election of 1864? Who won? Who was Lincolns vice president? What group did not vote in the election?
Lincoln and McClellan
Lincoln won
Andrew Johnson was VP
Southern states
Explain the Appomattox Campaign. What was the size of Grant’s and Lee’s army?
Grant launches last offensive
Lee attacked fort stedman
Lee fought in trenches but was forced to surrender
