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What was the primary advantage for the American troops?
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- Defensive positions
How many assaults did the British make on the American positions?
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- Three
What hill was actually the site of most of the fighting?
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- Breed's Hill
What type of military formation did the Americans often use at Saratoga?
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- Skirmish lines
What message did the American victory at Saratoga send to the world?
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- The Americans could defeat a major power
What strategy did the Americans employ to counter British artillery?
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- Use of sharpshooters
What was the significance of the Wheatfield?
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- A major site of fighting on the second day
How did General Meade respond to Lee’s tactics?
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- He maintained a defensive posture
What was the main reason for the Union Army’s success on the second day?
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- Effective use of terrain
What role did the local civilian population play during the battle?
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- They provided care for the wounded
Which regiment famously charged down the hill to defend Little Round Top?
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- 20th Maine
What tactic did the Union forces use to defend Little Round Top?
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- Defensive formations
Which Confederate general commanded the assault on Cemetery Ridge?
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- Pickett
What was the initial reaction of the Union Army upon arriving in Gettysburg?
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- They prepared to defend the town
What did the aftermath of the battle highlight about the Civil War?
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- The unyielding nature of both sides
Which military unit is famous for its role in the defense of the Union left flank?
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- The 20th Maine
What was the final strategic impact of the Battle of Gettysburg?
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- It marked the decline of Confederate military power
What logistical challenges did both armies face at Gettysburg?
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- All of the above
How did the terrain influence Union tactics?
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- It allowed for effective use of artillery
Which location became a symbol of the Union’s defensive success?
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- Cemetery Ridge