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The Civil War - Part F Test | U.S. History

Had some time today so thought I would do another quiz. Have fun. Let me know what you think. No spelling questions. I miss too many, I know the answer but sometimes spell it incorrectly.

A multiple-choice quiz by Colmosby. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
Colmosby

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
97,339

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
1075

Last 3 plays: Guest 209 (6/10), Guest 75 (6/10), Guest 24 (10/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. During the battle of Gettysburg which CSA Regiment got as far as the stone wall on Cemetery Ridge? Hint

11th VA

26th NC

10th NC

14th VA

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Question 2 of 10

2. In September, 1861 Gen. Lee had his first test in battle in Virginia and lost. What battle was it? Hint

Kernstown

Cheat Mountain

Rich Mountain

Front Royal

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Question 3 of 10

3. Who was the best man at Grant's wedding?
Hint

Longstreet

Dent

Sherman

Hill

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which battle took place June 9, 1863 in Virginia? Hint

Brandy Station

Lynchburg

Kernstown

Manassas

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which battle took place June 1-3, 1864? Hint

Spotsylvania

Chancellorsville

Cold Harbor

Wilderness

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Question 6 of 10

6. What were the dates of the New York Draft Riots? Hint

13-16 July 1863

14-17 April 1862

13-16 June 1863

21-24 May 1864

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Question 7 of 10

7. On August 21, 1863 this CSA raider attacked Lawrence, KS killing at least 150 people. Who was he? Hint

Morgan

Forrest

Anderson

Quantrill

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Question 8 of 10

8. When Gen. Lee evacuated the Petersburg, Va. entrenchments he ordered food sent from which town by rail? Hint

Warrington

Richmond

Lynchburg

Danville

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Question 9 of 10

9. St. Albans, Vt. was the furthermost northern city attacked by CSA troops?

True

False

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Question 10 of 10

10. When Union raiders led by James Andrews stole the locomotive at Big Shanty, Ga. what was the name of the train? Hint

Texas

Atlanta

Chattanooga

General

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. During the battle of Gettysburg which CSA Regiment got as far as the stone wall on Cemetery Ridge?

Answer: 26th NC

After a disastrous first day they were with Gen. Pickett in his charge on July 3. The battle claimed 88% of the regiment's troops, The highest % of casualties for any regiment, North or South, in any battle.

2. In September, 1861 Gen. Lee had his first test in battle in Virginia and lost. What battle was it?

Answer: Cheat Mountain

He was recalled as military adviser to Pres. Jefferson Davis and sent to reclaim the territory in western Virginia. Lee lost the element of surprise and knowing the Union held an impregnable position, he withdrew his troops, Gen. Reynolds had received reinforcements. For this battle he was dubbed "Granny Lee"

3. Who was the best man at Grant's wedding?

Answer: Longstreet

Gen. Longstreet. They met in the Mexican War where Longstreet was wounded. He later married a childhood friend of Grant's wife.

4. Which battle took place June 9, 1863 in Virginia?

Answer: Brandy Station

Union Gen. Pleasanton took his cavalry and attacked Gen. Stuart's command on this date.

5. Which battle took place June 1-3, 1864?

Answer: Cold Harbor

Grant had lost ~ 7000 men in just over a half an hour but, was determined to assualt the CSA troops again. CSA Gen. Evander Law looking over the battle field at the Union dead said " It was not war; it was murder." The CSA suffered only 1,500 casualties.

6. What were the dates of the New York Draft Riots?

Answer: 13-16 July 1863

The draft office in New york City was attacked and burnt down. The burning of the draft office was the begining of a four day looting, burning, and murder spree.

7. On August 21, 1863 this CSA raider attacked Lawrence, KS killing at least 150 people. Who was he?

Answer: Quantrill

He attacked the town with 450 men and for three hours pillaged the town. Union Gen. Thomas Ewing had many women (relatives) of the raiders jailed. The dilapidated jail that they were held in collapsed killing four women. Quantrill had lived in Lawrence for a short while before the war and had a list of persons to be killed.

8. When Gen. Lee evacuated the Petersburg, Va. entrenchments he ordered food sent from which town by rail?

Answer: Lynchburg

Lynchburg was a major rail center and Hospital during the war. Union Gen. Hunter attacked it in June 1864 but was beaten by Gen. Early.

9. St. Albans, Vt. was the furthermost northern city attacked by CSA troops?

Answer: True

On October 19, 1864 the town was raided by 21 raiders (CSA Troops). The robbed three banks and took $208,000. They brought with them "Greek Fire" a chemical that would burst into flame when exposed to air, but when they smashed their bottles against the buildings, the stuff would not burn. The raiders escaped to Canada.

10. When Union raiders led by James Andrews stole the locomotive at Big Shanty, Ga. what was the name of the train?

Answer: General

Andrews and 20 raiders boarded the the train from Atlanta and started north on April 12, 1862.

Source: Author Colmosby

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