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What event prompted the Union forces to take a defensive position at Gettysburg?
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- A surprise Confederate attack
What was the primary objective of the Union cavalry at Gettysburg?
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- To scout and delay Confederate forces
What was the outcome of the battle for Lee’s Army of Northern Virginia?
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- They suffered severe casualties and retreated
What was a primary goal of the Confederate Army under Lee at Gettysburg?
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- To invade the North and win a decisive battle
What did President Lincoln emphasize in the Gettysburg Address?
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- National unity and freedom
Which of the following was a direct result of the Battle of Gettysburg?
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- A Union victory that bolstered Northern morale
What was the condition of the troops after the battle?
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- Exhausted and depleted
Which Union general was known for his strong defensive strategy?
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- George Meade
What role did the terrain play in the battle?
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- It provided natural defensive positions
Which phrase is commonly associated with the aftermath of the battle?
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- The high-water mark of the Confederacy
What was a major consequence of the battle for the Union Army?
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- Strengthened the leadership of Meade
How did the Battle of Gettysburg influence foreign perceptions of the Civil War?
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- Strengthened support for the Union
What tactic did the Union Army use to slow Confederate advances?
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- Artillery bombardment
Who provided critical intelligence for the Union Army at Gettysburg?
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- Union cavalry scouts
What was a significant challenge for the Confederate troops during Pickett’s Charge?
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- Difficult terrain and exposure
What was the ultimate goal of Lee’s campaign in Pennsylvania?
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- To bring the war to the North
How did the civilian population of Gettysburg react during the battle?
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- They assisted the wounded
What was the primary focus of the Union’s strategy at Gettysburg?
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- Holding defensive positions
What impact did the battle have on the Confederacy’s strategic plans?
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- Forced a retreat to the South
What event occurred just before the Battle of Gettysburg that impacted the Confederate strategy?
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- The Battle of Chancellorsville