Gettysburg: Lee's Headquarters and the Battle

Who is the historian featured in the video discussing Lee's headquarters?

• Tim Smith

• Gary Adelman

• Robert E. Lee

• Matthew Brady

Who was living in the house that served as Lee's headquarters during the battle?

• Robert E. Lee

• The Widow Mary Thompson

• James Henry Thompson

• Fadia Stevens

What was the strategic significance of the ridge around the house during the battle?

• It was a communication center

• It was a supply depot

• It was a medical facility

• It was a defensive position for the Northern Army

Which military unit was positioned near the Chambersburg Pike during the battle?

• 7th Wisconsin Infantry

• 5th New York Cavalry

• Battery A, 1st US Artillery

• 143rd Pennsylvania of Roy Stones Brigade

What is the controversy regarding Lee's headquarters?

• The ownership of the house

• The exact location of Lee's headquarters tent

• The number of soldiers captured

• The date of the battle

What was the house used for after the battle?

• A private residence

• A school

• A museum

• A government office

Why is preserving Lee's headquarters considered important?

• It was the site of a major battle

• It is a landmark associated with the Confederate Army's nerve center

• It was used as a hospital during the war

• It was the first building constructed in Gettysburg

Who took several images of the house during the battle?

• Gary Adelman

• Matthew Brady

• Tim Smith

• Robert E. Lee

What changes does Tim Smith suggest for restoring the land?

• Building a new hotel

• Restoring the historic snake rail fence

• Adding a modern parking lot

• Constructing a new museum

What famous photograph was taken on the ridge?

• The signing of the Gettysburg Address

• A portrait of Robert E. Lee

• A panoramic view of the town

• Three Confederate prisoners along a rail barricade