The Gettysburg Address Flashcards
What river was the Battle of Fredericksburg fought near?
Rappahannock River
What was needed to cross the river at the Battle of Fredericksburg?
pontoon bridges
Who was the Union leader at the Battle of Chancellorsville?
Joseph Hooker
What was the Battle of Chancellorsville known as for the Confederates?
Lee’s greatest victory
What risk did Lee take during the Battle of Chancellorsville?
He divided his army against the larger Union army
What was the cost of the Battle of Chancellorsville?
Lee lost his greatest general, Stonewall Jackson
What was Vicksburg, Mississippi near?
the Mississippi river
What would a loss at Vicksburg mean for the Confederacy?
The Confederate territory would be cut in half
How long was the siege at Vicksburg?
47 days
Who surrendered to who at the Battle of Vicksburg
General John C. Pemberton surrendered to Grant
Where did Lee invade during the Battle of Gettysburg?
Pennsylvania
Who had a winning record in the war during Gettysburg?
Confederate Army of Northern Virginia
List the 5 reasons Lee invaded Pennsylvania
- disrupt Union’s ability to attack the Confederate Capital in Richmond, Virginia
- to draw the Union away from their capital (safety) to fight them more in the open
- take the war away from the farmers in Virginia
- to collect supplies to take to Virginia
- to win a battle in Northern soil to hopefully put an end to the war.
When did the Battle of Gettysburg commence?
July 1st, 1863
Who was defeated in the Battle of Gettysburg?
The Confederate Army of Northern Virginia
