Gettysburg 159: The Battle at Trosel Farm

Gettysburg 159: The Battle at Trosel Farm

Assessment

Interactive Video

History

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Nancy Jackson

FREE Resource

10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the strategic significance of the area between the Pennsylvania Monument and the Trosel Farm?

It was a neutral zone.

It was a Confederate stronghold.

It was a retreat path for General Sickles' men.

It was a supply depot for the Union.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which artillery unit was involved in buying time for Union forces at the Trosel Farm?

Pegram's Battery

Hazlitt's Battery

Watson's Battery

Bigelow's Battery

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happened to Melbourne Watson during the battle?

He retreated to Cemetery Ridge.

He was promoted to General.

He captured a Confederate battery.

He was hit in the leg and dropped.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who took command of Watson's Battery after Watson was injured?

Captain Facet

Second Lieutenant McConnell

Lieutenant Samuel Peeper

Major Hugo Hildebrandt

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was unique about the composition of the Garibaldi Guards?

They were all from the same state.

They were made up of immigrants from various countries.

They were a cavalry unit.

They were led by a Confederate officer.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which Union brigade was involved in recapturing the artillery pieces?

The Iron Brigade

The Garibaldi Guards

The Stonewall Brigade

The Irish Brigade

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main challenge faced by Union forces during the battle?

Poor weather conditions

Lack of ammunition

Disorganization and lack of command

Overwhelming Confederate numbers

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