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Quiz about American War Heroes
Quiz about American War Heroes

American War Heroes Trivia Quiz


Questions concerning some of the most influential military leaders in U.S. History.

A multiple-choice quiz by tcollens. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
tcollens
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
6,197
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Easy
Avg Score
8 / 10
Plays
6071
Awards
Top 35% Quiz
Last 3 plays: cdecrj (9/10), Taltarzac (10/10), dmaxst (10/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. This American commanded the troops that routed the British at the Battle of New Orleans during the War of 1812. Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. This Revolutionary War general led the troops that attacked the German mercenaries known as Hessians at the Battle of Trenton. Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. What Civil War General led the Union Army against the Army of Northern Virginia(led by General Lee) at the Battle of Gettysburg? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. This colonel held off the determined Confederate Army's assault at Little Round Top. He won the Medal of Honor for his heroism. Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. What Civil War General accepted Lee's surrender at Appomattox Court House? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Which future US president was second-in-command of the Rough Riders at the Battle of San Juan Hill? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. What American general commanded all Allied troops during the Normandy Invasion? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. What American General received fame for his heroics in North Africa, Sicily, and the Battle of the Bulge? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. What American soldier captured 132 German soldiers by himself during one battle in World War 1? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. What American General led the troops in Desert Storm? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. This American commanded the troops that routed the British at the Battle of New Orleans during the War of 1812.

Answer: Colonel Andrew Jackson

The peace treaty ending the war had already been signed when the battle took place. This resulted in great national pride for all Americans.
2. This Revolutionary War general led the troops that attacked the German mercenaries known as Hessians at the Battle of Trenton.

Answer: General George Washington

Washington's troops had just completed their famous crossing of the Delaware.
3. What Civil War General led the Union Army against the Army of Northern Virginia(led by General Lee) at the Battle of Gettysburg?

Answer: General Meade

4. This colonel held off the determined Confederate Army's assault at Little Round Top. He won the Medal of Honor for his heroism.

Answer: Col. Chamberlain

5. What Civil War General accepted Lee's surrender at Appomattox Court House?

Answer: Gen. Grant

6. Which future US president was second-in-command of the Rough Riders at the Battle of San Juan Hill?

Answer: Teddy Roosevelt

7. What American general commanded all Allied troops during the Normandy Invasion?

Answer: General Eisenhower

8. What American General received fame for his heroics in North Africa, Sicily, and the Battle of the Bulge?

Answer: General Patton

9. What American soldier captured 132 German soldiers by himself during one battle in World War 1?

Answer: Alvin C. York

10. What American General led the troops in Desert Storm?

Answer: Norman Schwarzkopf

Source: Author tcollens

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