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Who was the featured speaker at Gettysburg?
Who was the featured speaker at Gettysburg?
- Ulysses S. Grant
- Robert E. Lee
- Edward Everett (correct)
- Abraham Lincoln
How long was Abraham Lincoln's speech at Gettysburg?
How long was Abraham Lincoln's speech at Gettysburg?
- Two minutes (correct)
- Ten minutes
- One hour
- Two hours
What was Abraham Lincoln's reaction to his speech at Gettysburg?
What was Abraham Lincoln's reaction to his speech at Gettysburg?
- He thought he was too brief
- He believed he was too long-winded
- He was very pleased with himself
- He thought he had failed (correct)
What was the mood like at Appomattox?
What was the mood like at Appomattox?
How did General Grant treat the Confederate army at Appomattox?
How did General Grant treat the Confederate army at Appomattox?
What were General Lee's last words to his soldiers?
What were General Lee's last words to his soldiers?
What was Edward Everett's reaction to Abraham Lincoln's speech at Gettysburg?
What was Edward Everett's reaction to Abraham Lincoln's speech at Gettysburg?
What were General Lee's last words to his soldiers?
What were General Lee's last words to his soldiers?
What did Chamberlain order his men to do as the Confederate soldiers approached?
What did Chamberlain order his men to do as the Confederate soldiers approached?
How did General Grant treat the Confederate soldiers at Appomattox?
How did General Grant treat the Confederate soldiers at Appomattox?
What was the mood like at Appomattox?
What was the mood like at Appomattox?
How long was Abraham Lincoln's speech at Gettysburg?
How long was Abraham Lincoln's speech at Gettysburg?
Study Notes
The Gettysburg Address
- Edward Everett was the featured speaker at Gettysburg, but Abraham Lincoln's speech is more famous.
- Abraham Lincoln's speech at Gettysburg lasted about 2 minutes.
Reaction to the Gettysburg Address
- Abraham Lincoln thought his speech at Gettysburg was a failure.
- Edward Everett praised Lincoln's speech, saying he wished he could flatten the high mountains of prejudice.
Appomattox Court House
- The mood at Appomattox was somber and sentimental.
- General Grant treated the Confederate army with generosity and respect at Appomattox.
- General Lee told his soldiers to go home and be good citizens.
Battle of Five Forks
- Joshua Chamberlain ordered his men to fix bayonets as the Confederate soldiers approached.
Surrender at Appomattox
- General Grant allowed Confederate soldiers to keep their horses and return home.
- The mood at Appomattox was somber and sentimental.
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Description
Test your knowledge about President Lincoln's Gettysburg Address and the mood at Appomattox. Questions include information about the featured speaker at Gettysburg, the length of Lincoln's speech, his reaction, and the mood at Appomattox.
