Battle of Gettysburg and Cashtown: A Historical Overview

What was the primary reason the Cashtown Inn was named as such?

• The innkeeper only accepted cash payments.

• It was named after a local hero named Cash.

• It was built on a site where cash was found.

• It was located near a cash reserve.

Which Confederate general proposed the push north into Pennsylvania?

• Stonewall Jackson

• Robert E. Lee

• James Longstreet

• Jubal Early

What was the significance of the Battle of Brandy Station?

• It was a naval battle.

• It was the first battle of the Civil War.

• It was a major cavalry engagement.

• It marked the end of the Gettysburg campaign.

Who was the Union cavalry leader shadowing Pettigrew's forces near Gettysburg?

• George Meade

• John Buford

• Ulysses S. Grant

• William Tecumseh Sherman

What was the main reason Robert E. Lee wanted to concentrate his forces at Cashtown?

• To enjoy the local hospitality.

• To protect his supply line.

• To launch an attack on Washington, D.C.

• To avoid Union forces entirely.

Which Confederate general was sick at the Cashtown Inn on July 1st?

• Jubal Early

• James Longstreet

• A.P. Hill

• Richard Ewell

What logistical challenge did the Confederate army face at Cashtown?

• Lack of food supplies

• Desertion of troops

• A large traffic jam

• Union naval blockade

What was the outcome of the Confederate retreat from Gettysburg?

• They successfully captured Washington, D.C.

• They were intercepted and defeated by Union forces.

• They retreated through Cashtown and back to Virginia.

• They surrendered to Union forces.

How long was the Confederate wagon train during the retreat?

• 17 miles

• 57 miles

• 100 miles

• 5 miles

What was the primary role of John Bowden during the Confederate retreat?

• Managing the retreat logistics

• Negotiating with Union forces

• Leading the cavalry charge

• Commanding the artillery