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Quiz about Locations of Famous US Battles

Locations of Famous US Battles Quiz

Many people know the names of famous battles fought on US soil. But do you know in what state these battles took place?

A multiple-choice quiz by A-10. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
A-10

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
320,137

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
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Avg Score
8 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. In which state was the Battle of Gettysburg fought? Hint

Pennsylvania

Kentucky

Maryland

Virginia

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Question 2 of 10

2. In which state was the Battle of Bunker Hill fought? Hint

Connecticut

New York

Massachusetts

New Jersey

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Question 3 of 10

3. One of the early battles in the Civil War was the Battle of Antietam. In which state was it fought? Hint

Maryland

Pennsylvania

Virginia

West Virginia

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Question 4 of 10

4. One of the key battles in the Revolutionary War was the Battle of Saratoga. Where was it fought? Hint

New Jersey

New York

Massachusetts

Rhode Island

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Question 5 of 10

5. A key battle in the Civil War was the Battle of Fredericksburg. In which state was it fought? Hint

West Virginia

Virginia

Maryland

North Carolina

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Question 6 of 10

6. It Europe, it was known as the Seven Years' War. In North America, it was known as the French and Indian War. Where was the Battle of Fort Necessity fought? Hint

New York

New Jersey

Ohio

Pennsylvania

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Question 7 of 10

7. The first shots of the Revolutionary War were fired during the Battles of Lexington and Concord. Where were they fought? Hint

Massachusetts

Rhode Island

Vermont

New York

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Question 8 of 10

8. The deciding battle of the Civil War was the Battle of Appomattox Courthouse. Where was it fought? Hint

Maryland

North Carolina

West Virginia

Virginia

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Question 9 of 10

9. Battle of San Jacinto was a decisive battle in US history. Where was it fought? Hint

Texas

New Mexico

Arizona

Louisiana

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Question 10 of 10

10. Where was the Battle of the Aleutian Islands fought? Hint

Washington

Alaska

Maine

Florida

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In which state was the Battle of Gettysburg fought?

Answer: Pennsylvania

The Battle of Gettysburg during the Civil War is one of the most famous battles in US History. It marked the northernmost incursion by the Confederate Army.

2. In which state was the Battle of Bunker Hill fought?

Answer: Massachusetts

The Battle of Bunker Hill was actually fought on Breed's Hill in Charleston, Massachusetts, during the Revolutionary War. The result of the battle was a victory for the British, however, they suffered heavy losses. The Colonial Forces "lost", but suffered few casualties.

3. One of the early battles in the Civil War was the Battle of Antietam. In which state was it fought?

Answer: Maryland

The Battle of Antietam is also known as the Battle of Sharpsburg. It was fought on September 17, 1862 and was one of the first major battles of the Civil War. It was also the bloodiest single-day battle in US history, with about 23,000 casualties.

4. One of the key battles in the Revolutionary War was the Battle of Saratoga. Where was it fought?

Answer: New York

Actually, two battles were fought at Saratoga in New York State - on September 19, 1777 and October 7, 1777. The British, under General John Burgoyne, were defeated.

5. A key battle in the Civil War was the Battle of Fredericksburg. In which state was it fought?

Answer: Virginia

The Battle of Fredericksburg was fought between December 11-15, 1862. The Union forces under General Burnside were badly beaten by Confererate forces under General Robert E. Lee.

6. It Europe, it was known as the Seven Years' War. In North America, it was known as the French and Indian War. Where was the Battle of Fort Necessity fought?

Answer: Pennsylvania

The Battle of Fort Necessity took place on July 3, 1754 and was one of the first battles of the French and Indian War. It was George Washington's only military surrender.

7. The first shots of the Revolutionary War were fired during the Battles of Lexington and Concord. Where were they fought?

Answer: Massachusetts

The Battles of Lexington and Concord were fought on April 19, 1775. The battles were a victory for the Colonials, forcing the British troops back to Boston.

8. The deciding battle of the Civil War was the Battle of Appomattox Courthouse. Where was it fought?

Answer: Virginia

Follow his defeat at the Battle of Appomattox Courthouse, General Robert E. Lee surrendered to General U.S. Grant. Many people believe the surrender took place in the Courthouse. However, it took place in a private home, that of Wilmer McLean.

9. Battle of San Jacinto was a decisive battle in US history. Where was it fought?

Answer: Texas

General Sam Houston's Texas Army defeated General Santa Anna's Mexican forces in a battle that lasted just eighteen minutes on April 21, 1836. Santa Anna, the President of Mexico, was captured the next day and forced to sign a treaty paving the way for independence for Texas and requiring Mexican forces to leave the area.

10. Where was the Battle of the Aleutian Islands fought?

Answer: Alaska

During World War II, the Japanese invaded the Aleutian Islands, which are part of Alaska. Initially, the US did not resist the invasion, but later retook the islands. This battle marked the only time since the War of 1812 that U.S. territory in North America had been occupied by a foreign power.
The campaign lasted over a year from June 1942 to August 1943.

Source: Author A-10

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