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What was the main cause for the southern soldier to fight in the Civil War?
What was the main cause for the southern soldier to fight in the Civil War?
Which army won battle after battle against the North in the early years of the Civil War?
Which army won battle after battle against the North in the early years of the Civil War?
Who did General Lee feel was no match for the confederate generals?
Who did General Lee feel was no match for the confederate generals?
What was General Lee's objective when he decided to invade Pennsylvania in 1863?
What was General Lee's objective when he decided to invade Pennsylvania in 1863?
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Which statement best describes the feelings of unity shared by northern soldiers during the Civil War?
Which statement best describes the feelings of unity shared by northern soldiers during the Civil War?
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What was the primary reason for the high number of casualties in the Civil War compared to other U.S. wars?
What was the primary reason for the high number of casualties in the Civil War compared to other U.S. wars?
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What was the unsuccessful attempt by the Confederates to break through the line of Northern soldiers called?
What was the unsuccessful attempt by the Confederates to break through the line of Northern soldiers called?
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Where did Lee move his army to after the failed attempt at Pickett's Charge?
Where did Lee move his army to after the failed attempt at Pickett's Charge?
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How many soldiers, both Northern and Southern, were killed, wounded, or missing at Gettysburg?
How many soldiers, both Northern and Southern, were killed, wounded, or missing at Gettysburg?
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Why was it necessary to act quickly after the battle in terms of the deceased soldiers?
Why was it necessary to act quickly after the battle in terms of the deceased soldiers?
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What did Gettysburg residents encounter upon their return home after the battle?
What did Gettysburg residents encounter upon their return home after the battle?
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What was the immediate aftermath faced by Lee's Army as they retreated from Gettysburg?
What was the immediate aftermath faced by Lee's Army as they retreated from Gettysburg?
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