Gettysburg Battlefield Quiz

What was the main focus of the introduction to the Gettysburg Battlefield?

• The role of the Confederate army

• The importance of the first day of battle

• The connectivity issues faced during filming

• The significance of the third day of battle

Which family owned the farm on McPherson Ridge during the Civil War?

• The Burns family

• The Reynolds family

• The McPherson family

• The Brady family

Which brigade was involved in the heavy fighting on McPherson Ridge?

• The Irish Brigade

• The Stonewall Brigade

• The Iron Brigade

• The Texas Brigade

What was John Burns known for during the Battle of Gettysburg?

• Photographing the battle

• Fighting as a civilian

• Writing a famous poem

• Being a Confederate general

What role did Matthew Brady play in the aftermath of the battle?

• He was a Union general

• He photographed the battlefield

• He led a Confederate charge

• He wrote a book about the battle

Why are personal artifacts like diaries important in understanding history?

• They provide detailed military strategies

• They offer personal insights and fill historical gaps

• They are more accurate than official reports

• They are easier to preserve than photographs

How did the Iron Brigade earn their nickname?

• By winning the Battle of Gettysburg

• Through their ruggedness and fighting spirit

• By being the largest brigade in the Union army

• Through their strategic retreats

What was the significance of the monuments on the Gettysburg battlefield?

• They mark the locations of Confederate victories

• They commemorate the soldiers and units that fought

• They are tourist attractions with no historical value

• They were all erected immediately after the battle

What was the outcome for the 24th Michigan during the battle?

• They were reinforced by Confederate troops

• They retreated without engaging in battle

• They captured a Confederate general

• They suffered the heaviest losses of any Northern regiment

What was the primary reason for the Confederate monuments being erected later than Union ones?

• Confederate victories were prioritized

• Opposition in the North

• Lack of funding

• They were not considered important