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Civil War : Volume 4 Trivia Quiz

This is a fun look at triva from the American Civil War. Have Fun!

A multiple-choice quiz by qanan. Estimated time: 2 mins.

Author
qanan

Time
2 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
9,177

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Very Easy

Avg Score
9 / 10

Plays
6172

Last 3 plays: debray2001 (10/10), Guest 172 (9/10), Guest 107 (10/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. What Confederate State was the first to secede from the union? Hint

North Carolina

Texas

New York

South Carolina

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Question 2 of 10

2. This battle was the first MAJOR land battle of the American Civil War. It was fought some 25 miles southwest of Washington DC along a now infamous creek. Hint

Battle of Gettysburg

Battle of Bull Run or First Manassas

Battle of Chancellorsville

Battle of Stone's River

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Question 3 of 10

3. What was the capital of the Confederacy for most of the war? Hint

Richmond, VA

Austin, TX

Montgomery, AL

Miami, FL

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Question 4 of 10

4. This was Confederate General Thomas Jonathan Jackson's nickname. Hint

Old Hickory

Old Blue Eyes

Stonewall

Da Man

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who was Lincoln's Vice President in 1865? Hint

Grover Cleveland

Herbert Hoover

Andrew Johnson

Bob Hope

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Question 6 of 10

6. This Union General was famously known for his sideburns. Hint

Daniel Sickles

Calvin Klein

Abner Doubleday

Ambrose Burnside

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which of these men was NOT a Confederate General? Hint

Bob Eubanks

Richard Ewell

Robert E Lee

AP Hill

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Question 8 of 10

8. What color were the uniforms of the majority of the Union troops? Hint

Blue

Red

Pink

Purple

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which of these was NOT used as a weapon during the American Civil War? Hint

Percussion Rifle

B-2 Bomber

Bore Loading Cannons

Bayonet

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Question 10 of 10

10. The last surviving veteran of the Civil War died in 1956.

True

False

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What Confederate State was the first to secede from the union?

Answer: South Carolina

In 1860, in reaction to the election of Lincoln, South Carolina voted to secede from the union.

2. This battle was the first MAJOR land battle of the American Civil War. It was fought some 25 miles southwest of Washington DC along a now infamous creek.

Answer: Battle of Bull Run or First Manassas

In July, 1861, many northern on-lookers came to picnic and watch the ensuing battle. Much to their surprise, the Confederates drove not only the Union troops, but all of the on-lookers fleeing for their lives. The Union retreat went all the way to the city gates of Washington DC.

3. What was the capital of the Confederacy for most of the war?

Answer: Richmond, VA

While not the first capital of the Confederacy, it was the most used one. It fell in spring of 1865.

4. This was Confederate General Thomas Jonathan Jackson's nickname.

Answer: Stonewall

This name was given to Jackson on the battlefield of First Manassas by Confederate General Bee.

5. Who was Lincoln's Vice President in 1865?

Answer: Andrew Johnson

Johnson took the office of President in April 1865, after Lincoln was shot in Ford's Theater.

6. This Union General was famously known for his sideburns.

Answer: Ambrose Burnside

Burnside was known for his side burns and his poor military leadership.

7. Which of these men was NOT a Confederate General?

Answer: Bob Eubanks

Bob Eubanks was a popular game show host from the mid 1970s onwards.

8. What color were the uniforms of the majority of the Union troops?

Answer: Blue

Hence the name Bluecoats.

9. Which of these was NOT used as a weapon during the American Civil War?

Answer: B-2 Bomber

B-2 Bomber was not invented for almost another century.

10. The last surviving veteran of the Civil War died in 1956.

Answer: True

Albert H Woolson died at the age of 106.

Source: Author qanan

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