12 Questions
Who was the featured speaker at Gettysburg?
Edward Everett
How long was Abraham Lincoln's speech at Gettysburg?
Two minutes
What was Abraham Lincoln's reaction to his speech at Gettysburg?
He thought he had failed
What was the mood like at Appomattox?
Hopeless, sad, and quiet
How did General Grant treat the Confederate army at Appomattox?
He treated them quite well
What were General Lee's last words to his soldiers?
'Tell Hill he must come up. Strike the tent.'
What was Edward Everett's reaction to Abraham Lincoln's speech at Gettysburg?
Edward Everett thought that Lincoln captured the message better than he did in 2 hours
What were General Lee's last words to his soldiers?
General Lee's last words were 'Tell Hill he must come up. Strike the tent'
What did Chamberlain order his men to do as the Confederate soldiers approached?
Run down Little Round Top and push back the Confederate soldiers
How did General Grant treat the Confederate soldiers at Appomattox?
General Grant treated the Confederate soldiers quite well, giving them good rations and treating them as American citizens
What was the mood like at Appomattox?
Appomattox had a hopeless mood, sad and quiet, as they had gone through a lot
How long was Abraham Lincoln's speech at Gettysburg?
2 minutes
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.
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.
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