Gettysburg SS Study Guide Flashcards
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The president of the confederacy
Jefferson Davis
The first time the CSA Invaded the North
Battle of Antietam
Before the Battle of Gettysburg the ______ was winning most of the Civil War Battles in the East
South
Before the Battle of Gettysburg the ______ was winning most of the Civil War Battles in the West
North
Four Reasons why General Lee wanted to invade the North
Wanted to threaten Northern Cities, Needed supplies for his army, would weaken the North’s appetite for war, and it would also boost morale.
Who was the commander of the Union during the Battle of Gettysburg
George Meade
Who did Meade replace and why?
Hooker because he lost at chancellorsville
Why was the battle fought at Gettysburg
Lee needed a victory in the North and the South needed supplies (shoes, food, etc.)
How many days did the battle last and what were the dates
3 days and from July 1-3 1863
Which side won day one of the battle
Confederacy
Why was Lee angry with General Ewell after day one of the battle?
He allowed Lees weakened force to go into Virginia
Which one of Lees men went missing for the first 2 days of the battle and why was this important?
Jeb Stuart because he was the eyes and ears of Lee’s army
By day 2 the Union occupied _____ Ridge and the CSA occupied _____ Ridge
Cemetery and Seminary Ridge
Why was Little Round Top so important for the Union to defend?
It served as the protection for Cemetery Ridge
Union General Dan Sickles made a mistake during Day 2. What was it?
He disobeyed orders from Meade and moved his men to Peach Orchid
Joshua L. Chamberlain was heroic on Day 2. What did he do to save Little Round Top?
He ordered a bayonet charge and defended it
Why was General Longstreet mad at General Lee?
Lee was cautious
What did Longstreet want to do instead?
He wanted to go straight forward and fight
Briefly summarize the story about Dan Sickles and Francis Barton Key.
On Feburary 27, 1859, Dan Sickles shot and killed Francis Barton Key and we don’t know why he did.
Who was the only Gettysburg resident killed during the battle and how did she die?
Jenny Waid because she was kneading bread and got shot
According to Steinberg, why was Longstreet’s battle plan at Gettysburg better than Lee’s?
Longstreet had the idea of trenches which made it easier for the soldiers to fight
George Pickett will forever be remembered for what on Day 3 of Gettysburg?W
Pickett’s Charge
What happened during Pickett’s charge?
Pickett’s charge was on July 3, 1863. He led a charge of 15,000 confederate soldiers. He went against George Meade’s troops along Cemetery ridge and the charge completly failed.
There were _____ casualties at Gettysburg making it the _____ battle in American History.
50,000 and Bloodiest
