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What did the Union troops utilize effectively to defend against Pickett’s Charge?
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- Artillery fire
What type of soldiers primarily made up the Confederate Army?
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- Militia and volunteers
Which location was crucial for the Union defense on July 2?
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- Little Round Top
What role did the press play after the battles?
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- It helped rally support for the revolution
What major role did communication play in the lead-up to the battles?
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- It helped organize colonial resistance
How did the Union troops reinforce their positions at Gettysburg?
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- By building fortifications
What was the significance of the Gettysburg Address delivered by Lincoln?
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- It emphasized national unity and sacrifice
Who commanded the Confederate Army during the Battle of Gettysburg?
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- Robert E. Lee
What was the Confederate strategy on the second day of the battle?
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- Direct assault on the flanks
How did the Union forces respond to Confederate advances on the first day?
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- They retreated
What role did the cavalry play at Gettysburg?
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- Flanking movements and reconnaissance
What was the main defensive position of the Union Army?
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- Cemetery Hill
Which Union corps was engaged on the first day of battle?
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- Eleventh Corps
What crucial decision did General Meade make during the battle?
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- To hold the high ground
What was a key reason for the Union victory at Gettysburg?
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- Effective use of terrain
Which Union general was known for his aggressive tactics and suffered injuries at Gettysburg?
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- Winfield Hancock
What type of terrain did the Confederate Army face when attacking the Union positions?
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- Hilly and wooded
What strategy did the Union Army employ to counter Lee’s tactics?
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- Defensive posturing
Who famously described Gettysburg as the “high-water mark” of the Confederacy?
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- Robert E. Lee
What was a notable aspect of artillery use during the battle?
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- High effectiveness in disrupting enemy formations