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  Stonewall Jackson: A Heroic Commander   popular trivia quiz  
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Stonewall Jackson was an amazingly brave and passionate general during the Civil War. See if you know basic facts about him. Have fun!
Average, 10 Qns, Stonewallfan, Mar 24 06
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  Stonewall Brigade - Part 2   top quiz  
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Part 2 in a series on the famous Stonewall Brigade. This quiz is as secialized as the first! It picks up where the first left off.
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  Thomas J. "Stonewall" Jackson   popular trivia quiz  
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A look at the greatest Confederate general, whose death almost brought the cause to a standstill.
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  Stonewall Brigade - Part 1 (to Bull Run)   popular trivia quiz  
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The Stonewall Brigade was one of the most famous fighting units in U.S. and military history. This quiz presupposes a detailed knowledge of the topic. Good luck!
Tough, 10 Qns, hq16nc, Aug 29 16
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  Stonewall Jackson    
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Hi. I teach 8th grade American History at Carter Middle. Here is a little quiz on Stonewall.
Average, 10 Qns, garvol, Aug 29 16
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  Whatever You Resolve to Be    
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Stonewall Jackson sits on the pantheon of Confederate heroes, alongside Robert E. Lee. A legend from his own time to eternity, Stonewall Jackson was a unique personality and a great general. Enjoy this quiz about Stonewall!
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  Do You Know 'Stonewall' Jackson?    
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Do you really know 'Stonewall' Jackson? How well do you know him? Find out now!
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Stonewall Jackson Trivia Questions
1. Jackson believed that he suffered from what physical ailment?

From Quiz Do You Know 'Stonewall' Jackson?

Answer: One arm being longer than the other

Though it was never proven, Jackson was certain one arm was longer than the other. He is also noted for leading his men in complete circles and even falling asleep with food in his mouth. There are several statues of Jackson in Richmond and many battlefield memorials, including Manassas.

2. After the Battle of Manasses, the brigade went into camp near the battlefield for a week. What circumstances required them to move to a new location?

From Quiz Stonewall Brigade - Part 2

Answer: Sanitary conditions

The sanitary conditions in the camp were getting bad. The only stream that flowed through the camp area drained from the battlefield and carried with it the results of battle. The members of the brigade had termed the camp "Camp Maggot." The men were forced to move on when typhoid fever became rampant in the camp.

3. What five infantry regiments did the "Stonewall Brigade" consist of?

From Quiz Stonewall Brigade - Part 1 (to Bull Run)

Answer: 2nd, 4th, 5th, 27th & 33rd Virginia Regiments

The brigade was made up of the 2nd, 4th, 5th, 27th and 33rd Virginia regiments. The 2nd and 33rd were recruited from the lower end or northern part of the Shenandoah Valley, from the towns of Harrisonburg, Winchester, and Charlestown. The 4th was recruited from the southern end of the valley. These men came from the towns of Pulaski, Marion, Bristol, Wytheville, and Lexington. The 5th was mainly from Staunton and Augusta Counties and made up the largest part of the brigade. The 27th Virginia, the smallest regiment came from the Lexington area and the counties to the west.

4. What was Jackson's full name?

From Quiz Stonewall Jackson: A Heroic Commander

Answer: Thomas Jonathan Jackson

Jackson got the nickname "Stonewall" at the First Battle of Bull Run. He was sitting calmy astride his horse when Confederate General Bee shouted, "Look, men! There is Jackson standing like a stone wall! Let us determine to die here and we will conquer!"

5. "Stonewall" Jackson got his nickname at this battle.

From Quiz Stonewall Jackson

Answer: First Battle of Bull Run

Jackson's army stood up like a "Stonewall" at the Battle of Bull Run. It is said that on Henry Hill, General Bernard Bee shouted "Look at Jackson's men standing up there like a "stonewall". It is said that he did not care for the nickname for himself, but he was proud to call his men the "Stonewall Brigade".

6. In what year did Stonewall Jackson graduate from West Point?

From Quiz Thomas J. "Stonewall" Jackson

Answer: 1846

He graduated on June 30, 1846 at the age of 22 with the rank of brevet second lieutenant at the beginning of the Mexican War.

7. What was the name of the ship that brought both Jackson's great-grandfather and his wife to America?

From Quiz Do You Know 'Stonewall' Jackson?

Answer: Litchfield

Jackson's great-grandfather and his wife were brought to America from Ireland as convicts. Both were accused of stealing such things as money and fine lace. The Litchfield took them to Annapolis, Maryland.

8. How many wives did Jackson have during the course of his life?

From Quiz Stonewall Jackson: A Heroic Commander

Answer: two

Jackson's first wife and their new baby died in childbirth. Jackson later married a woman named Anna, who had a child shortly before his death.

9. He resigned from the artillery to accept a professorship at VMI. What was one of his nicknames he was given by his students?

From Quiz Thomas J. "Stonewall" Jackson

Answer: Tom Fool Jackson

He was called Tom Fool Jackson, for his eccentric ways, as well as Old Blue Light, for the blueness of his eyes.

10. In 1770, Jackson's great-grandfather and his wife, Elizabeth, moved to Tygart Valley, Virginia. They received much farmland. How much was in Elizabeth's name?

From Quiz Do You Know 'Stonewall' Jackson?

Answer: 3,000 acres

John Jackson and his two sons were early recruits for the American Revolutoinary War. John became a captain before the war ended. While the men were away, Elizabeth moved to Jackson's Fort.

11. Which regiment in the brigade provided a band for the "Stonewall Brigade?"

From Quiz Stonewall Brigade - Part 2

Answer: 5th Regiment

The 5th regiment provided the music for the brigade and was thus called the "Stonewall Brigade Band." The members of the band also won praise as medical assistants during battle. General Jackson also enjoyed the band and approved of their music.

12. Where did Jackson teach before the Civil War began?

From Quiz Stonewall Jackson: A Heroic Commander

Answer: Virginia Military Institute

Jackson was the instructor of artillery tactics.

13. What was Stonewall's real first name?

From Quiz Stonewall Jackson

Answer: Thomas

General Jackson was named Thomas J. Jackson.

14. On what day did Stonewall's sister die of typhoid fever?

From Quiz Do You Know 'Stonewall' Jackson?

Answer: March 6, 1826

Elizabeth (his sister) was six when she died. Twenty days later, Jackson's father died of typhoid fever, as well. The next day, Jackson's mother gave birth to his next sister, Laura Ann.

15. On what date was General Jackson promoted to Major General?

From Quiz Stonewall Brigade - Part 2

Answer: October 13th, 1861

Eight days later the Confederate War Department established the Department of Northern Virginia, which included the Valley, Potomac, and Aquia Districts. Jackson was given command of the department and made his headquarters at Winchester, Virginia.

16. The "Stonewall Brigade" was made up men from all walks of life. What was the primary occupation of the majority of its members?

From Quiz Stonewall Brigade - Part 1 (to Bull Run)

Answer: Farmers

The brigade consisted of the the following: 811 Farmers, 477 Laborers, 217 Carpenters, 142 Students, 137 Clerks, 107 Merchants, 102 Tanners and Shoemakers, 75 Blacksmiths, 70 Masons, 61 Painters, 57 Machinists, 45 Teachers, 41 Lawyers, 40 Tailors, 33 Carriage-makers, 31 Cabinet-makers, 30 Millers, 26 Printers, 22 Doctors, 20 Boatmen, 16 Wheelwrights, 11 Railroad employees, 11 Butchers, 9 Drivers, 8 Constables, 8 Civil Engineers, 6 Gunsmiths, 6 Bakers, 5 Silversmiths, 5 Distillers, 4 Gentlemen, 2 Weavers, 2 Dentists, 1 Postmaster and 1 Minister.

17. What was the name of Jackson's war mount?

From Quiz Stonewall Jackson: A Heroic Commander

Answer: Little Sorrel

Little Sorrel was small and stocky, and really didn't look like a brave war steed, as Lee's horse Traveller did. Little Sorrel is now stuffed and in a museum.

18. Stonewall's horse was stuffed after his death. What was his name?

From Quiz Stonewall Jackson

Answer: Little Sorell

The horse is on display in the VMI military museum in Lexington, Virginia. It was his wish for a taxidermist to stuff him. Little Sorell is a tannish brown which was the color of this famous horse.

19. In the presidential election of 1860, who did Jackson vote for?

From Quiz Thomas J. "Stonewall" Jackson

Answer: John Cabell Breckinridge

Jackson voted for Breckinridge because he said he was a states rights man.

20. What was the name of Stonewall's aunt's husband?

From Quiz Do You Know 'Stonewall' Jackson?

Answer: Isaac

Isaac Brake was Jackson's Aunt Polly's husband. Jackson was sent to live with them. Brake was a horrible guardian. Jackson ran away a year later.

21. On November 4th, 1861, Jackson left to assume his new command. This ended his tenure as commander of the 1st Virginia Brigade. In how many major battles was Jackson in command of the "Stonewall Brigade?"

From Quiz Stonewall Brigade - Part 2

Answer: One

That's right, one battle. First Manasses was the only battle where Jackson was the commander of the brigade. With his promotion to Major General, Jackson was given a larger command. The "Stonewall Brigade" would stay near Manasses and would be commanded by a new Brigadier General.

22. How many members of the brigade (other than "Stonewall" Jackson) attained the rank of General?

From Quiz Stonewall Brigade - Part 1 (to Bull Run)

Answer: 8

Eight men attained the rank of General from the "Stonewall Brigade". They were William S.H. Baylor, Elisha Franklin Paxton, James A. Walker, and William Terry who rose to command of the brigade. The others were William Nelson Pendleton who assumed command of Lee's artillery. Edwin G. Lee who became a general and was tasked with defending the valley in 1864 against Phil Sheridan. John Echols and John McCausland who rose to the rank to command cavalry at the end of the war.

23. Which fruit did Jackson enjoy sucking on?

From Quiz Stonewall Jackson: A Heroic Commander

Answer: Lemons

Jackson had other funny habits too, like frequently sleeping under wet sheets. He didn't eat pepper because he believed it weakened his left leg.

24. In how many Mexican battles did Jackson participate?

From Quiz Stonewall Jackson

Answer: 4

He fought with Ulysses Grant in the war. He fought at Vera Cruz, Chapultepec, Contrares and Mexico City.

25. What was his rank at the time of his death?

From Quiz Thomas J. "Stonewall" Jackson

Answer: Lieutenant General

He was made a lieutenant general on October 10, 1862.

26. Jackson graduated _____ out of 59 students in his time at West Point.

From Quiz Do You Know 'Stonewall' Jackson?

Answer: 17th

Jackson pulled through exceptioanlly well, seeing as he had inadequate schooling. He had trouble with West Point at first, but made it through. Obviously, his success payed off.

27. Who became the new commander of the "Stonewall Brigade? after Jackson left in November 1861?

From Quiz Stonewall Brigade - Part 2

Answer: Brigadier General Richard B. Garnett

Richard B. Garnett was appointed the new commander of the "Stonewall Brigade" in December, 1861. An 1841 graduate of West Point, a Virginian, and a veteran and noted Indian Fighter, Garnett was welcomed as the brigade's new commander.

28. Jackson was killed after which battle?

From Quiz Stonewall Jackson

Answer: Chancellorsville

Jackson was shot after the Battle of Chancellorsville. He was going back to camp when he was "mistaken" as the enemy by the 18th North Carolina regiment. It is also said that he was not well liked by his students or soldiers, so someone may have got revenge.

29. Which arm did Jackson lose?

From Quiz Thomas J. "Stonewall" Jackson

Answer: left

Jackson lost his left arm. Upon Jackson's death, Robert E. Lee said that he had lost his right arm, for Jackson was so pivotal to his army.

30. Jackson was promoted to ________ General on June 17, 1861.

From Quiz Do You Know 'Stonewall' Jackson?

Answer: Brigadier

He was promoted following the Great Train Raid of 1861. He was a determined and strict drill sergeant. His belief was that discipline was good to have on the battlefield.

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