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American Civil War Part I Trivia Quiz

Hi again. Time for another quiz. You name the commander at these battles or engagements.

A multiple-choice quiz by Colmosby. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
Colmosby

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
205,118

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
1829

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Question 1 of 10

1. Prior to the battle at Gettysburg, this engagement took place on June 30, 1863 between troops of Maj. Gen. J. E. B. Stuart and Union troops in York County, Pa.. Name the Union Commander. Hint

Brig. Gen. Custer

Brig. Gen. Imboden

Brig. Gen. Farnsworth

Brig. Gen. Kilpatrick

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Question 2 of 10

2. At the battle of Elkhorn Tavern the CSA troops were commanded by Maj. Gen. Earl Van Dorn?

True

False

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Question 3 of 10

3. Palmito Ranch is considered the last battle of the Civil War. Who was the Union commander? Hint

Col. Ford

Maj. Danford

Lt. Col. Branson

Col. Barrett

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Question 4 of 10

4. Who was the Union commander at Fort Pillow in April 1864? Hint

Maj. Lionel Booth

Lt. Col. David Branson

Maj. Gen. Samuel Curtis

Brig. Gen. James Chalmers

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Question 5 of 10

5. CSA Gen. John Hunt Morgan Led a raid into Ohio and Kentucky in July 1863.

True

False

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Question 6 of 10

6. Who was the CSA commander during the raid on Lawrence, Kansas? Hint

Col. Dalgrehn

Lt. Col. Anderson

Lt. Col. Quantrill

Col. Mosby

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who was the CSA commander at the battle of Belle Grove ? Hint

Lt. Gen. Jackson

Maj. Gen. Wright

Lt. Gen. Early

Maj. Gen. Sheridan

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who was the Union Commander at Second Manassas? Hint

Maj. Gen. McDowell

Gen. Beauredard

Gen. McClellan

Maj. Gen. Pope

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who commanded the Union forces during the attack on Lynchburg, VA in June 1864? Hint

Maj. Gen. Pleaston

Brig. Gen. Custer

Maj. Gen Hunter

Brig. Gen. Kilpatrick

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Question 10 of 10

10. Although Gen. Lee was the main commander of CSA forces at Gettysburg, whom did he instruct to draw up the battle plans for July 3, 1863? Hint

Gen. Pickett

Gen. Grant

Gen. Meade

Gen. Longstreet

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Prior to the battle at Gettysburg, this engagement took place on June 30, 1863 between troops of Maj. Gen. J. E. B. Stuart and Union troops in York County, Pa.. Name the Union Commander.

Answer: Brig. Gen. Kilpatrick

Gen. Stuart was trying to get around the Union army, and attacked a Union cavalry regiment commanded by Brig. Gen. H. Kilpatrick driving it through the streets of the city of Hanover. When Union troops of Brig. Gen. Farnsworth and Brig. Gen. Custer arrived Gen. Stuart was forced to continue north and east in his attempt to join Gen. Lee.

2. At the battle of Elkhorn Tavern the CSA troops were commanded by Maj. Gen. Earl Van Dorn?

Answer: True

CSA Gen. Van Dorn set out on March 6 to outflank the Union position at Pea Ridge, dividing his army. On March 7 the Union army marched out to meet his advance. Running short of ammunition, he was forced to abandoned the battlefield. The Union Army controlled Missouri for the next two years.

3. Palmito Ranch is considered the last battle of the Civil War. Who was the Union commander?

Answer: Col. Barrett

The battle took place May 12-13, 1865. Since March of that year there had been a "gentleman's agreement" that precluded fighting between Union and CSA forces on the Rio Grande. In spite of this agreement Union Col. T.H. Barrett, sent troops to attack CSA outposts and camps. CSA Gen. John Ford formed a battle line fired his artillery forcing the Union troops to retreat.

4. Who was the Union commander at Fort Pillow in April 1864?

Answer: Maj. Lionel Booth

Maj. Booth's garrison consisted of about 295 white and 262 U.S. colored troops. Gen. Forrest attacked the garrison with about 2,500 cavalry. Maj. Booth was killed during the battle and Maj. Bradford took over command. Maj. Bradford was offered an inconditional surrender but refused it. Gen. Forrest attacked and overran the fort and drove the Union troops into crossfire. Only about 62 of the colored troops survived the battle. Gen. Forrest was accused of massacuring the colored troops.

There is still controversy about this.

5. CSA Gen. John Hunt Morgan Led a raid into Ohio and Kentucky in July 1863.

Answer: True

His order was to disrupt the communications of the Union Army of the Cumberland, which began its operations against Gen. Bragg's army.

6. Who was the CSA commander during the raid on Lawrence, Kansas?

Answer: Lt. Col. Quantrill

In a supposed retaliation for a Union raid on Osceoia, Missouri, Lt. Col. William C. Quantrill led a force of about 300 men in the attack. There were no Union troops in the town. His men killed about 164 men and boys.

7. Who was the CSA commander at the battle of Belle Grove ?

Answer: Lt. Gen. Early

On October 19,1864 CSA Gen. Jubal Early surprised the Union Army at Cedar Creek and routed the VIII and XIX corps. Union Gen. Sheridan arrived from Winchester, rallied his troops and launched a counterattack which drove Gen. Early from the field.

8. Who was the Union Commander at Second Manassas?

Answer: Maj. Gen. Pope

When Gen. Jackson attacked a Union column on the Warrenton Turnpike, Pope became convinced he had trapped Jackson and concentrated the bulk of his army against him. Gen. Longstreet took up position on Jackson's right and drove Pope from the field.

9. Who commanded the Union forces during the attack on Lynchburg, VA in June 1864?

Answer: Maj. Gen Hunter

Lynchburg was a main rail, canal depot, and hospital complex. Gen. Hunter attacked to destroy this vital site. Gen. Early blocked his attempt forcing Gen. Hunter to retreat through West Virginia.

10. Although Gen. Lee was the main commander of CSA forces at Gettysburg, whom did he instruct to draw up the battle plans for July 3, 1863?

Answer: Gen. Longstreet

Gen. Longstreet argued against the frontal attack that Gen. Lee wanted. Instead, he drew up the plan to send Gen. Pickett's division against the center of the Union line.

Source: Author Colmosby

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