Gettysburg Battlefield and Historical Significance Quiz

What is the current status of the Emanuel Harmon Farm?

• It is being acquired by the American Battlefield Trust.

• It is a private property.

• It is a commercial shopping center.

• It is a public park.

Who were the early settlers of the area around the Emanuel Harmon Farm?

• Scotch Irish and German immigrants

• Italian and Greek immigrants

• English and Dutch immigrants

• French and Spanish immigrants

Which brigade crossed Willoughby's Run on the morning of July 1st, 1863?

• Iron Brigade

• Archer's Brigade

• Brockenbraw Brigade

• Pigr Brigade

What was the original purpose of the tree lines along Willoughby's Run?

• To provide shade for soldiers

• To hide modern development

• To mark property boundaries

• To prevent soil erosion

Who was captured by the Second Wisconsin on July 1st, 1863?

• General George Meade

• General Ulysses S. Grant

• General Robert E. Lee

• General James Archer

What was the role of the Spangler family during the battle?

• They were journalists covering the battle.

• They hid in their cellar during the battle.

• They provided medical aid to soldiers.

• They were soldiers in the battle.

What was the significance of the Gettysburg Springs Hotel?

• It was a government building.

• It was a tourist destination with medicinal spring water.

• It was a hospital during the war.

• It was a military base.

What was the commercial transformation of the battlefield area?

• It became a shopping mall.

• It was developed into a residential area.

• It became the Gettysburg Springs Hotel.

• It was turned into a museum.

What is the goal of the American Battlefield Trust regarding the Emanuel Harmon Farm?

• To convert it into a theme park

• To build a new residential complex

• To sell it to private developers

• To restore it to its Civil War appearance

What is the potential benefit of acquiring the parking lot near the Emanuel Harmon Farm?

• To build a new shopping center

• To develop a new sports complex

• To provide public access to the battlefield

• To create a new residential area