Ohio's Role in the Civil War

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1. An island in Lake Erie was used to house Confederate officers. What is it called? South Bass Island Gibraltar Island Kelleys Island Johnson's Island

2. Ohio's contribution to the running of the war effort was not limited to the battlefield. Who from Ohio was in Lincoln's cabinet? Gideon Welles, Edward Bates William H. Seward, Simon Cameron Edwin M. Stanton, Salmon P. Chase Hannibal Hamlin, Montgomery Blair

3. Ohio supplied the third most regiments to the union war effort. Which states were first and second? New York, Michigan Pennsylvania, Indiana Pennsylvania, Maryland New York, Pennsylvania

4. In the summer of 1863, a Confederate cavalry general raided through Indiana and Ohio and was finally captured near the Pennsylvania border. Who was it? John Singleton Mosby James Ewell Brown "Jeb" Stuart John Hunt Morgan Nathan Bedford Forrest

5. Which general was known saying he would make the South "howl" and for giving Lincoln a city for a Christmas present? George A. Custer William T. Sherman Philip H. Sheridan Ulysses S. Grant

6. At the Battle of Chickamauga, the 21st Ohio was issued a new weapon that amazed the Confederates they captured. Which weapon was it? Colt revolving rifle Gatling gun Spencer repeating rifle Henry repeating rifle

7. Besides Grant and Hayes, three other Ohio-born officers became president of the United States, besides James A. Garfield and Benjamin Harrison. Who was the fifth to serve as Commander-in-chief? William T. Sherman George A. Custer James B. McPherson William McKinley

8. Which flamboyant cavalry officer was born in Ohio? Philip H. Sheridan James Ewell Brown "Jeb" Stuart John Hunt Morgan George A. Custer

9. During the Civil War Lincoln created the "Medal of Honor" to honor troops who showed exceptional bravery. Roughly how many Ohio soldiers received this medal for actions in this conflict. 50 100 75 150

10. The Great Locomotive Chase or Andrews' Raid used 22 troops from a couple of Ohio regiments to try to disrupt train activity in Georgia. It failed miserably. What was the locomotives name Chattanooga Choo-Choo Southerner Orange Blossom Special The General