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How much do you know about The Civil War - Part C? | Quiz

Another quiz for those of us to like to learn about the Civil War. No spelling questions, just a mix of questions to test your knowledge of the war. Have fun. Please rate the quiz. Thanks.

A multiple-choice quiz by ColMosby. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
ColMosby

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
159,684

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
1178

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Question 1 of 10

1. For most of the war this Union Colonel was the commandant of the Federal prison at Camp Douglas near Chicago. Who was it? Hint

Thomas Wilder

James Ripley

Gustavus Smith

Benjamin Sweet

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Question 2 of 10

2. At the Battle of Franklin in November 1864, which of the following CSA generals did *not* lose his life? Hint

S.R. Gist

Patrick Cleburne

Earl Van Dorn

Otho Strahl

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Question 3 of 10

3. What Union General was known for always wearing clean shirts, despite the dirt of battle? Hint

Grant

McClellan

Burnside

Hancock

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Question 4 of 10

4. We know the bridge at Antietam was named after General Burnside's attack across the bridge. What was the real name of the bridge prior to the battle? Hint

Little Run Bridge

Harpers's Ferry Bridge

Shepherdstown Town Bridge

Rohrbach Bridge

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Question 5 of 10

5. Point Lookout was once a Union prison camp.

True

False

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Question 6 of 10

6. Colonel John Mosby was appointed as consul to Hong Kong by which United States President? Hint

Hayes

Garfield

Grant

Arthur

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Question 7 of 10

7. Where did the last major offensive launched by the Army of Northern Virginia in March 1865 take place? Hint

Appomattox Court House

Union trenchs at Petersburg

Fort Stedman

Sayler's Creek, Virginia

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Question 8 of 10

8. This should be an easy question. What Union General had the following nicknames: "Fanny", "Curly" and "Autie"? Hint

Thomas

Grant

Custer

McClellan

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Question 9 of 10

9. This CSA General who had participated in Pickett's Charge was mortally wounded during a reaguard action on July 13, 1863. Who was it? Hint

Tremble

A.P. Hill

Hampton

Pettigrew

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Question 10 of 10

10. Union Private John Huff is credited with firing the shot that mortally wounded General J.E.B. Stuart at Yellow Tavern. What Union cavalry unit was he a member of? Hint

21st New York Cavalry

18th New Jersey Cavalry

5th Ohio Cavalry

5th Michigan Cavalry

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. For most of the war this Union Colonel was the commandant of the Federal prison at Camp Douglas near Chicago. Who was it?

Answer: Benjamin Sweet

He was a commander of Wisconsin troops, who had been wounded at the Battle of Perryville in 1862.

2. At the Battle of Franklin in November 1864, which of the following CSA generals did *not* lose his life?

Answer: Earl Van Dorn

Gen. Van Dorn was assassinated at his headquaters in May, 1863. Six CSA generals were killed at Franklin: Cleburne, Strahl, Gist, Adams, Granbury; Carter was mortally wounded and died later.

3. What Union General was known for always wearing clean shirts, despite the dirt of battle?

Answer: Hancock

His neat attire was a trademark of Hancock. He distinguished himself from the Gettysburg campaign to the Petersburg campaign.

4. We know the bridge at Antietam was named after General Burnside's attack across the bridge. What was the real name of the bridge prior to the battle?

Answer: Rohrbach Bridge

It was built in the 1830's and named for a farm nearby. General Burnside sent his troops to get across the bridge. After the battle he learned that the creek was shallow and his men could have waded through it. It was a big mistake. The bridge was only 12ft wide, which "bunched" his troops so that the CSA snipers on the hill overlooking it could fire on them.

5. Point Lookout was once a Union prison camp.

Answer: true

Located at the junction of the Potomac River and the Chesapeak Bay in Maryland, it a Union prison the last two years of the war.

6. Colonel John Mosby was appointed as consul to Hong Kong by which United States President?

Answer: Hayes

He was appointed to the post by President Hayes. He had supported Grant for president, and had joined the Republican party.

7. Where did the last major offensive launched by the Army of Northern Virginia in March 1865 take place?

Answer: Fort Stedman

On March 25, 1865 General Lee made an attempt to repulse General Grant's army at Petersburg with an assault of Fort Stedman. His troops were able to capture the fort but, were unable to hold it against a Union counterattack.

8. This should be an easy question. What Union General had the following nicknames: "Fanny", "Curly" and "Autie"?

Answer: Custer

All these names were given to General George Custer.

9. This CSA General who had participated in Pickett's Charge was mortally wounded during a reaguard action on July 13, 1863. Who was it?

Answer: Pettigrew

General Pettigrew was wounded at Falling Waters, Virginia during the retreat from Gettysburg and died four days later.

10. Union Private John Huff is credited with firing the shot that mortally wounded General J.E.B. Stuart at Yellow Tavern. What Union cavalry unit was he a member of?

Answer: 5th Michigan Cavalry

He was a sharpshooter in the 5th michigan Cavalry in May 1864. He was killed at the battle of Haw's Shop, Virginia about two weeks later.

Source: Author ColMosby

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