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Quiz about Civil War Trivia 1
Quiz about Civil War Trivia 1

Civil War Trivia 1 Trivia Quiz


Having been a student of the Civil War all my life I hope these are not too hard. If there are, please let me know.

A multiple-choice quiz by Kabel. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
Kabel
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
6,797
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
5 / 10
Plays
3915
Awards
Top 35% Quiz
Last 3 plays: Guest 24 (10/10), Guest 24 (10/10), Guest 24 (8/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. What general gave Thomas Jackson his famous name, Stonewall? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. When General Lee surrendered at Appomattox Court House his army had shrunk desperately low. How many troops did he command at the surrender? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. History has re-named the bridge over the Antietam creek as, Burnside bridge. What was the bridge called by the local towns people? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. During the battle of Yellow Tavern a Union private named John Huff shot and killed J.E.B. Stuart, Confederate General. What was the fate of John Huff? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. During the battle of First Manassas, what civilian occupant of the Henry House was killed? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. During the battle of Gettysburg both Union and Confederate drank from a spring during the fighting that surrounded the spring. What is the name of the spring? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. The battle of Gettysburg is considered by many to have been the largest battle in the Western Hemisphere. Approximately how many casualties were there at this great battle? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Colonel Joshua Chamberlain and his troops held off several Confederate attempts to take Little Round Top. By what name do we call these troops? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. What Union General always wore clean white shirts despite the grime of battle? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. How old was General John Bell Hood when he was appointed to the rank of full general? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. What general gave Thomas Jackson his famous name, Stonewall?

Answer: General Barnard Bee

2. When General Lee surrendered at Appomattox Court House his army had shrunk desperately low. How many troops did he command at the surrender?

Answer: 26,000

3. History has re-named the bridge over the Antietam creek as, Burnside bridge. What was the bridge called by the local towns people?

Answer: Rohrbach Bridge

4. During the battle of Yellow Tavern a Union private named John Huff shot and killed J.E.B. Stuart, Confederate General. What was the fate of John Huff?

Answer: He was killed two weeks later

5. During the battle of First Manassas, what civilian occupant of the Henry House was killed?

Answer: Mrs. Judith Henry

6. During the battle of Gettysburg both Union and Confederate drank from a spring during the fighting that surrounded the spring. What is the name of the spring?

Answer: Spanglers Spring

7. The battle of Gettysburg is considered by many to have been the largest battle in the Western Hemisphere. Approximately how many casualties were there at this great battle?

Answer: 51,000

8. Colonel Joshua Chamberlain and his troops held off several Confederate attempts to take Little Round Top. By what name do we call these troops?

Answer: 20th Maine

9. What Union General always wore clean white shirts despite the grime of battle?

Answer: Winfield Scott Hancock

10. How old was General John Bell Hood when he was appointed to the rank of full general?

Answer: 33

Source: Author Kabel

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