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Civil War Test | U.S. History

For those interested in the Civil War

A multiple-choice quiz by Fian. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
Fian

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
7,959

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
5075

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

Last 3 plays: ScreaminCoyote (5/10), Guest 24 (10/10), Guest 209 (9/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Who was the 'Rock of Chickamauga'? Hint

Thomas 'Stonewall' Jackson

Braxton Bragg

Joseph Hooker

George Thomas

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Question 2 of 10

2. William Quantrill led an infamous raid on what town? Hint

Lawrence, Kansas

Springfield, MO

Nashville, TN

Kansas City, MO

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Question 3 of 10

3. Who skippered the Alabama? Hint

Semmes

Anderson

Farragut

Kell

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Question 4 of 10

4. At what battle did the Union suffer 7,000 casualties in twenty minutes? Hint

Chickamauga

Anteitam Creek

Cold Harbor

Wilderness

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Question 5 of 10

5. During what engagement was JEB Stuart mortally wounded? Hint

Yellow Tavern

Seven Pines

Plank Road

Petersburg

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Question 6 of 10

6. Of whom was Abraham Lincoln speaking when he said, 'I can't spare this man, he fights.' Hint

Hooker

McClellan

Thomas

Grant

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which of the following Officers did not die of wounds suffered at Gettysburg? Hint

BG John Reynolds

Daniel Sickles

BG Paul Semmes

BG Lewis Armistead

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Question 8 of 10

8. Union forces suffered staggering losses assaulting Marye's Heights in what battle? Hint

Chancellorsville

Fredericksburg

Antietam Creek

Cold Harbor

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Question 9 of 10

9. Prentiss stubbornly defended the 'Hornet's Nest' during which battle? Hint

Shiloh

Bull Run (First)

Spotsylvania

Bull Run (Second)

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Question 10 of 10

10. The C.S.S. Alabama was sunk near which port city? Hint

Baton Rouge, LA

Cherbourg, France

Matamoros, Mexico

Boston, MA

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who was the 'Rock of Chickamauga'?

Answer: George Thomas

During the second day of the battle, Rosecrans, the Union Commander was erroneously informed that he had a gap in his line. When he moved units to fill in the 'Gap' he created one - which was quickly exploited by Longstreet. The Union Army crumbled and it was only George Thomas who stood firm on Horseshoe Ridge and Snodgrass Hill against repeated rebel assaults.

Although Thomas himself vacated the field after dark, he had saved the Army from annihilation.

2. William Quantrill led an infamous raid on what town?

Answer: Lawrence, Kansas

182 old men and boys were killed by Quantrill's raiders during the raid.

3. Who skippered the Alabama?

Answer: Semmes

One of hte most successful Confederate Raiders, The Alabama, during its two-year career claimed more than 60 prizes valued at nearly {$6,000,000.}

4. At what battle did the Union suffer 7,000 casualties in twenty minutes?

Answer: Cold Harbor

5. During what engagement was JEB Stuart mortally wounded?

Answer: Yellow Tavern

JEB, in the front line, was mortally wounded by a pistol shot from an unhorsed Union soldier.

6. Of whom was Abraham Lincoln speaking when he said, 'I can't spare this man, he fights.'

Answer: Grant

7. Which of the following Officers did not die of wounds suffered at Gettysburg?

Answer: Daniel Sickles

Although Sickles suffered a badly mangled leg from a cannon shot, he survived the battle.

8. Union forces suffered staggering losses assaulting Marye's Heights in what battle?

Answer: Fredericksburg

This disaster led to Burnsides' removal as Commander of the Army of the Potomac.

9. Prentiss stubbornly defended the 'Hornet's Nest' during which battle?

Answer: Shiloh

Prentiss held the position against repeated assaults before being forced to surrender

10. The C.S.S. Alabama was sunk near which port city?

Answer: Cherbourg, France

The Alabama was engaged and sunk by the U.S.S. Kearsarge after she emerged from the French harbor.

Source: Author Fian

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