Gettysburg Address and Historical Context Quiz

What role did David Wills play in Gettysburg during the Civil War?

• He was a famous doctor treating soldiers.

• He was a journalist covering the war.

• He was the superintendent of Adams County Schools.

• He was a general in the Union army.

Approximately how many people were estimated to be in Gettysburg for the Gettysburg Address?

• 100,000

• 5,000

• 15,000 to 30,000

• 50,000 to 60,000

What was the weather like during the Gettysburg Address event?

• Rainy and windy

• Mild and Indian summer-like

• Hot and humid

• Cold and snowy

Where did Abraham Lincoln stay during his visit to Gettysburg?

• At a local hotel

• At the David Wills house

• In a tent near the battlefield

• In a private residence outside town

What was the main reason Lincoln did not give a full speech when he addressed the crowd outside the Wills house?

• He was waiting for the governor to arrive.

• He was interrupted by the band.

• He had no prepared speech to give.

• He was feeling unwell.

What did Lincoln reportedly do the night before the Gettysburg Address?

• Visited William Seward to discuss the speech

• Gave a lengthy speech to the crowd

• Wrote the entire speech from scratch

• Attended a large public dinner

What caused a delay in the start of the procession on the morning of the Gettysburg Address?

• A military parade blocking the route

• Chaos in organizing the large crowd

• Lincoln's late arrival

• A sudden rainstorm

What was the Wills house used for before it became a historical site?

• A bakery

• A school

• A drugstore

• A post office

What unique feature is found in some buildings in Gettysburg, including the one next to the Wills house?

• Artillery shells embedded in the walls

• Underground tunnels

• Secret rooms used during the war

• Original Civil War flags

Who was responsible for creating the historical content inside the Wills house?

• A local historical society

• The Gettysburg Museum

• The National Park Service

• A company that Gary worked for