Question
he three-day Battle of Gettysburg was a turning point in the war. On the third day, General Pickett attacked the Union line in its center. What happened as a result of the attack? Select the two correct answers.
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Responses
The attack failed and half of the Confederacy's men were either captured or killed.
The attack failed and half of the Confederacy's men were either captured or killed.
The success of the attack resulted in the retreat of the Union.
The success of the attack resulted in the retreat of the Union.
The exhausted Union troops failed to destroy the Confederate soldiers that retreated.
The exhausted Union troops failed to destroy the Confederate soldiers that retreated.
The battle marked a significant victory for the Confederacy.
The battle marked a significant victory for the Confederacy.
The Union retreated, giving the Confederacy strength and time to re-strategize.
(1 point)
Responses
The attack failed and half of the Confederacy's men were either captured or killed.
The attack failed and half of the Confederacy's men were either captured or killed.
The success of the attack resulted in the retreat of the Union.
The success of the attack resulted in the retreat of the Union.
The exhausted Union troops failed to destroy the Confederate soldiers that retreated.
The exhausted Union troops failed to destroy the Confederate soldiers that retreated.
The battle marked a significant victory for the Confederacy.
The battle marked a significant victory for the Confederacy.
The Union retreated, giving the Confederacy strength and time to re-strategize.
Answers
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The correct responses regarding the result of General Pickett's attack during the Battle of Gettysburg are:
1. **The attack failed and half of the Confederacy's men were either captured or killed.**
2. **The exhausted Union troops failed to destroy the Confederate soldiers that retreated.**
These statements accurately reflect the outcomes of Pickett's Charge and the overall context of the battle, marking a significant defeat for the Confederacy.
1. **The attack failed and half of the Confederacy's men were either captured or killed.**
2. **The exhausted Union troops failed to destroy the Confederate soldiers that retreated.**
These statements accurately reflect the outcomes of Pickett's Charge and the overall context of the battle, marking a significant defeat for the Confederacy.