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Quiz about Confederate Trivia Campaigning
Quiz about Confederate Trivia Campaigning

Confederate Trivia (Campaigning) Quiz


During the Civil War, campaigns were waged from spring till fall. What was it like to be on the move? I hope this quiz answers some of these questions.

A multiple-choice quiz by beterave. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
beterave
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
355,429
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
496
Awards
Top 35% Quiz
Last 3 plays: Guest 209 (8/10), Guest 73 (6/10), Guest 38 (7/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. While campaigning, you are sometimes forced to live off the land or the civilian populace. What was the proper name for seizing civilian goods to feed the army? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. While waging the Valley Campaign in 1862, what did Stonewall Jackson's Corps primarily subsist on? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Early in the war, what were stragglers considered? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. While on the march, what piece of equipment did the Confederate soldier NOT carry? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. When civilians saw Confederate soldiers on the march, what is the very first thing they noticed about them? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Footware was another concern for the Confederate Army. What was the most practical way to acquire footwear while on the march? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. During the march or in camp, what is the main reason Confederate uniforms wore out so fast? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Rather than see the regimental surgeon, what did most soldiers opt to do? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. While a large formation was on the move, who served as its eyes and ears? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. During the civil War, how was the morale of a unit judged? Hint



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1. While campaigning, you are sometimes forced to live off the land or the civilian populace. What was the proper name for seizing civilian goods to feed the army?

Answer: Impressing

The proper name for seizing civilian goods was impressing. If possible, the owner was paid in Confederate script or money. In the states that were not in rebellion, this money or any promisory note was worthless.
2. While waging the Valley Campaign in 1862, what did Stonewall Jackson's Corps primarily subsist on?

Answer: Cornbread and salt pork

While campaigning in the Shenandoah Valley, Jackson's men lived primarily on salt pork and cornbread. They covered 648 miles in 47 days on this diet.
3. Early in the war, what were stragglers considered?

Answer: Thieves and cowards

Early in the war, stragglers were considered nothing less than thieves who were looking for plunder and cowards attempting to avoid the fighting. It was a problem on both sides but magnified on the Southern end because every man was needed. The only instance in which it was 'tolerated' was during the Antietam Campaign.
4. While on the march, what piece of equipment did the Confederate soldier NOT carry?

Answer: A knapsack

Most Confederate soldiers preferred the blanket roll instead of the cumbersome knapsack. It was lighter and more comfortable. As the war went on, the Union soldier saw the wisdom of carrying the blanket roll as well.
5. When civilians saw Confederate soldiers on the march, what is the very first thing they noticed about them?

Answer: The lack of uniformity

When civilians saw confederate soldiers on the march the very first thing that stood out was the lack of uniformity. No two were dressed alike. Some wore gray, others butternut. The second thing one could not help to notice was their ragged and filthy appearance.
6. Footware was another concern for the Confederate Army. What was the most practical way to acquire footwear while on the march?

Answer: Get them from dead Yankees

The most practical way to acquire footware and replacement clothing as well as equipment was to take what you needed from slain Union soldiers. A grim example of this practice was seen at Marye's Heights during the Battle of Fredericksburg.
7. During the march or in camp, what is the main reason Confederate uniforms wore out so fast?

Answer: There was no soap

Confederate uniforms wore out quickly because there was a shortage of soap to clean them. The constant wear and tear and exposure to the elements without cleaning or washing took their toll.
8. Rather than see the regimental surgeon, what did most soldiers opt to do?

Answer: Rely on home remedies

The men prefered to rely on home remedies than see the the regimental surgeon whom many regarded as no better than a butcher or an incompetent quack. If the rustic remedy failed, then there was always one cure all: whisky.
9. While a large formation was on the move, who served as its eyes and ears?

Answer: The cavalry

The cavalry served as the eyes and ears of a large infantry fomation. This task included long range reconnaissance, screening, and appraising intelligence. Without their services, an army is literally blind. The best example of this kind of blindess would be Gettysburg.
10. During the civil War, how was the morale of a unit judged?

Answer: By its desertion rate

During the Civil War, nothing told the tale of a unit's morale other than its desertion rate. Whether on the march or in camp, deserters lowered an outfit's efficiency as well as its morale because those who stayed began to question the wisdom of their staying.
Source: Author beterave

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