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Test yourself! Take this The Civil War - Part C Quiz | U.S. History

This quiz will be all about dates of battles, important events during the war. Have fun and let me know what you think.

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

Author
Colmosby

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
94,558

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
1698

Last 3 plays: Guest 24 (6/10), Guest 24 (10/10), Guest 24 (9/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. The date July 4 1861 was important. Why? Hint

Battle of Manassas

85th anniversary of Declaration of Independence

Fort Sumter fired on

Lee takes command of CSA army

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Question 2 of 10

2. On June 5 1863 what did Gen. Stuart do? Hint

rides around McCelland

leave for Gettysburg

cavalry review

battle of Brandy Station

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Question 3 of 10

3. This battle took place August 26, 1861 at Cross Lanes, but also had another name. Hint

Hatteras Inlet, NC

Lynchburg Va

Winchester Va

Summerville, Va

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Question 4 of 10

4. On June 25 1864, this group started to dig tunnels. What CSA city was it? Hint

Petersburg, Virginia

Gettysburg, Pennsylvania

Charlotte, North Carolina

Fairfax, Virginia

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Question 5 of 10

5. What was Col. Mosby's nickname? Hint

Gray Rider

Gray Ghost

No Nickname

Mosby's Raiders

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Question 6 of 10

6. This battle took place March 23, 1862.

Answer: (One Word (place in VA))

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Question 7 of 10

7. We know Gen. Burnside was not a good Gen. and mades mistakes at Antietam. What was the battle of his other mistake in 1862? Hint

Warrenton

Shenandoah Valley

Wilderness

Fredricksburg

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Question 8 of 10

8. On September 2, 1862 he was called to lead the Union Army.

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 9 of 10

9. This happened on April 13, 1861. Hint

Battle of Manassas

Surrender of Fort Sumter

Riots in Baltimore

Lee resigns fron Union Army

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Question 10 of 10

10. What is the generally accepted date for the end of American Civil War? Hint

May 10, 1865

April 9, 1865

April 14, 1865

April 9, 1863

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The date July 4 1861 was important. Why?

Answer: 85th anniversary of Declaration of Independence

Congress meets in a session in which Simon Cameron, the Secretary of War, recommends volunteers be enlisted for 3 years.

2. On June 5 1863 what did Gen. Stuart do?

Answer: cavalry review

Put a mock battle on to impress the ladies. On June 8 1863 his cavalry is reviewed by Gen. Lee.

3. This battle took place August 26, 1861 at Cross Lanes, but also had another name.

Answer: Summerville, Va

Took place in western Virginia (later was part of West Virginia). 7th Ohio involved.

4. On June 25 1864, this group started to dig tunnels. What CSA city was it?

Answer: Petersburg, Virginia

Led By Col. Pleasants, the 48th PA began to dig under one of the main CSA redoubts.

5. What was Col. Mosby's nickname?

Answer: Gray Ghost

Gained the name when his band known as the 43rd VA cavalry started operation in 1863. Yankees never caught him.

6. This battle took place March 23, 1862.

Answer: Kernstown

First battle Gen. Jackson had to withdraw in. He blamed Brig. Gen. Richard Garnett for this this.

7. We know Gen. Burnside was not a good Gen. and mades mistakes at Antietam. What was the battle of his other mistake in 1862?

Answer: Fredricksburg

He made repeated assaults on the stone wall and Marye's Heights and suffered great losses.

8. On September 2, 1862 he was called to lead the Union Army.

Answer: McClellan

In the face of his cabinet opposition Lincoln recalls him to take command of the defense of Washington.

9. This happened on April 13, 1861.

Answer: Surrender of Fort Sumter

Undermanned and with no food, Maj. Anderson surrenders.

10. What is the generally accepted date for the end of American Civil War?

Answer: April 9, 1865

Ended at Appomattox Court House.

Source: Author Colmosby

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