Bill O'Reilly: O'Reilly's History Quiz - Test Your Knowledge of the Battle of Gettysburg

1. The Battle of Gettysburg happened in July of 1863 and lasted how many days?

One

Two

Three

Four

Five

2. Who commanded the Army of the Potomac at Gettysburg?

General McClellan

General Lee

General Grant

General Sherman

General Meade

3. The myth behind why the battle was fought at Gettysburg centers on what object?

Road System

Shoes

Shoehorns

Bayonet Factory

Munitions Factory

4. The Battle of Gettysburg marked what general's second attempt to invade the North?

Jackson

Anderson

Lee

Johnston

Bragg

5. The battle at Gettysburg was the costliest, but not the largest. What was the largest battle during the war?

Fredericksburg

Sharpsburg

Charleston

Shiloh

Yorktown

6. The battle is often referred to as what?

High Waders

High Water Mark of the Rebellion

Fight for Shoes

Tide Water Mark

Marksman

7. How many of the 120 generals present at Gettysburg perished during the battle?

Three

Five

Twelve

Nine

Fifteen

8. What was the "center" battle on the last day of the fight?

Pickett's Charge

Peach Orchard

Devil's Den

The Wheatfield

Little Round Top

9. In order to commemorate the enormity of the lives lost at Gettysburg, which president was asked to speak there in November 1863?

Grant

Carter

Lincoln

Buchanan

Jackson

10. Who camped at Gettysburg on its 50th anniversary?

Pacifists

Veterans

Socialists

Engineers

Reenactors