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31.
  Civilized War!   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This will be a quiz on points in the American Civil War. After over five years on this site I decided it was time I finally made my own quiz! I hope you enjoy this quiz and any feedback would be appreciated. Enjoy!
Average, 10 Qns, craaaaazy, Aug 05 12
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32.
  Just another U.S. Civil War quiz    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Fifteen questions that pertain to something that happened during the U.S. Civil War.
Average, 10 Qns, pennie1478, Dec 07 12
Average
pennie1478 gold member
1136 plays
33.
  Civil War Expert?   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Are you an expert? Do you know about the Civil War? There's only one way to find out.
Average, 10 Qns, bryenjarrett, Oct 15 13
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3917 plays
34.
  Tensions leading to the Civil War and the War    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz is from the curriculum of 11th grade, AP United States History. If you can pass this test then you should be able to pass the Civil War Unit! Good Luck!
Average, 10 Qns, swimmgirl, Jan 08 11
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1041 plays
35.
  Civil War: "Ride with the Wind"   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 20 Qns
The gallant Cavaliers and their thundering Chargers that carried them into legend and beyond.
Tough, 20 Qns, ricbatcheller, May 02 13
Tough
ricbatcheller
1386 plays
36.
  Blue And Grey Matter   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The War of the Rebellion was anything but civil. Here are some interesting and off-beat questions regarding America's bloodiest conflict.
Tough, 10 Qns, rutgersg, Aug 19 05
Tough
rutgersg
4242 plays
37.
  The U.S. Civil War   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 25 Qns
Here is my third Civil War Trivia Quiz. I hope you learn something.
Difficult, 25 Qns, daisyduke71, Jul 14 13
Difficult
daisyduke71
4678 plays
38.
  All about The American Civil War!    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
Here is my quiz about the American Civil war, which we learned everything about this year in our history class!
Average, 15 Qns, lipsolland, Apr 14 12
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lipsolland
1047 plays
39.
  All About The Civil War   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
So you think you know the Civil War? Try this quiz and find out.
Difficult, 15 Qns, yaintu69, Jun 19 12
Difficult
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7439 plays
40.
  Civil War Test   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
For those interested in the Civil War
Tough, 10 Qns, Fian, Aug 19 05
Tough
Fian
5070 plays
41.
  Ohio's Role in the Civil War   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Ohio's role in the Civil War.
Average, 10 Qns, einier, Jan 01 09
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884 plays
42.
  American Civil War - Horses and Riders   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The horse played a prominent part during this war. How many famous horses do you know? And what did they and their riders do?
Average, 10 Qns, DavidUrquart, Apr 05 12
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DavidUrquart
719 plays
43.
  Civil Warriors   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The men, moments and materiel of the most fascinating period in American history.
Average, 10 Qns, paul4760, May 23 13
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paul4760
791 plays
44.
  More Civil War Connections and Characters   top quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
See if you can place the names and events in this quiz.
Difficult, 10 Qns, gizmo61, Jun 11 12
Difficult
gizmo61
950 plays
45.
  Civil War : Volume II   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
My second Civil War quiz, this one is probably just as tough as my first one, so good luck. I hope you know your history of the war between the States.
Very Difficult, 10 Qns, Big_T_Foot, Feb 02 13
Very Difficult
Big_T_Foot
3948 plays
46.
  Civil War Trivia    
Multiple Choice
 20 Qns
See how much you about the Civil War!
Difficult, 20 Qns, Snorf1124, Jun 19 14
Difficult
Snorf1124
974 plays
47.
  Just Another U.S. Civil War Quiz 2    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A shorter sequel to the first "Just Another U.S. Civil War quiz".
Tough, 10 Qns, pennie1478, Mar 23 16
Tough
pennie1478 gold member
400 plays
48.
  The Civil War - Part Z    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Hi again. This quiz is about dates in the war, people, battles, important events. No spelling.
Average, 10 Qns, ColMosby, Jun 09 09
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49.
  American Civil War Quiz for Experts    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a quiz about the American Civil War.
Average, 10 Qns, ajkmcurator, Nov 20 16
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454 plays
50.
  April, 1865    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
April, 1865, was an exceptionally notable month in American history. How many of these events can you identify?
Average, 10 Qns, lowtechmaster, Oct 02 15
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lowtechmaster
601 plays
51.
  American Civil War Part "K"    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz is about the middle name of Famous People of the Civil War era. Should be easy. Have fun, and thanks for playing.
Average, 10 Qns, colmosby, May 23 22
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colmosby
May 23 22
1869 plays
52.
  Nitty-Gritty Civil War    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Down to earth facts about the Civil War that I don't think have been used in any other quizes yet.
Difficult, 10 Qns, hohohaha, Dec 24 11
Difficult
hohohaha
2035 plays
53.
  American Civil War Part L   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A quiz on about the Civil War. A few things you might not have known. Have fun. Thanks for playing.
Difficult, 10 Qns, Colmosby, Sep 13 19
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Colmosby
Sep 13 19
3214 plays
54.
  Civil War : Volume I    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
My first ever quiz, this is tough series of questions from the war between the States. Think you know your Civil War trivia? Give it a try and see how you do! Please rate my quiz when done.
Tough, 10 Qns, Big_T_Foot, Mar 11 12
Tough
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55.
  Civil War Multiple Choice Quiz    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A good way to test your knowledge of America's bloodiest war. How well DO you know your Civil War facts?
Tough, 10 Qns, rutgersg, May 28 13
Tough
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56.
  Civil War in General    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This will have Civil War questions that I can think of. Some are hard and some are easy, so do your best.
Average, 10 Qns, suphomieg3, Apr 03 12
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2974 plays
57.
  Back to Civil War "Hell"    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
Good scores require a knowledge of the war. Also, in some cases, look at the question to derive the correct answer. In any case, I hope the questions are entertaining!
Tough, 15 Qns, quiz18, Sep 22 17
Tough
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Sep 22 17
284 plays
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  American Civil War : Part III    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz is on general knowledege of the Civil War.
Difficult, 10 Qns, 168ENG., Aug 19 05
Difficult
168ENG.
3359 plays
59.
  Americans at War with One Another   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A mixed bag of Civil War trivia.
Tough, 10 Qns, jkgregg, Mar 27 11
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60.
  Civil War Facts    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz deals with some (probably) useless and not widely known facts about the American Civil War (1861-65).
Tough, 10 Qns, Warzycha, Aug 19 05
Tough
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U.S. Civil War Trivia Questions

31. What was the most famous howitzer of the Civil War?

From Quiz
Civil War Expert?

Answer: Napoleon

In 1853 the French Army introduced a 12 pounder field gun, named after Napoleon III, that revolutionized field artillery. America developed the howitzer very closley to the French version.

32. What Civil War officer recorded the highest grade attained at West Point in the nineteenth century?

From Quiz American Civil War Part L

Answer: Whiting

CSA General William Whiting graduated at the top of the class in 1845 and held that record until Douglas MacArthur established a new record in 1903.

33. What was the first regiment tendered to government service at the beginning of the war?

From Quiz Random Civil War Facts

Answer: 1st Minnesota

The Governor of Minnesota was in Washington when the war broke out. He promptly offered to raise an infantry regiment from his state for government service. However, the regiment didn't get to the capital until much later. It was also the only Union regiment in what would be the Army of the Potomac from west of the Mississippi.

34. What special distinction could be said of the George Washington Parke Custis, the Stepping Stones, the Wachusett, the Tioga, the Port Royal, and the Delaware?

From Quiz Civil War Firsts

Answer: They formed the first US carrier task force

Although the carrier task force, and the aircraft carrier in particular, as we know it today essentially originated in the early part of the twentieth century, the carrier and carrier task force can be said to have originated during the nineteenth century. The USS George Washinton Parke Custis was a coal barge that had been converted to serve as a balloon carrier, and appears to be the first aircraft carrier to be designed, or redesigned, as such to serve in the US Navy. At least one recon flight was launched from the deck of this ship. The USS Stepping Stones served as a tug for the George Washington Parke Custis. Of the escorting ships of the task force, the USS Wachusett was a sloop of war, the USS Delaware was a steamer turned into an armed transport, and both the USS Tioga and USS Port Royal were gunboats. One major difference between this task force and the modern one is that it never served as such on the open ocean.

35. What was the middle name of CSA President Jefferson F. Davis?

From Quiz American Civil War Part "K"

Answer: Finis

Jefferson Finis Davis was born in Christian City, Kentucky, on June 3, 1808. He served in the Mexican War, and was elected to the U.S. Congress and House of Representatives and died in 1889.

36. There were two CSA generals accidentally shot by their own troops. General Jackson was one of them, who was the other?

From Quiz American Civil War Part J

Answer: Longstreet

General Longstreet was seriously wounded on May 6, 1864, near the site of General Jackson's wounding, during the Battle of the Wilderness.

37. What was the name of the governor of Missouri who, in 1861, defied Lincoln's order to muster troops for Federal Service, and also organized the secessionist State Guard in an attempt to move the state toward secession?

From Quiz Politics of the U.S. Civil War #2

Answer: Claiborne Fox Jackson

Jackson's plans were foiled when Brigadier-General Nathaniel Lyon captured the State Guard's camp. Jackson would later lead a session of the Missouri General Assembly that passed an ordinance of secession. The session, and therefore the vote, was not legal, as it did not have a majority of members present. The results of the vote were accepted by the Confederate Government, however, and Jackson would claim to be the governor of Missouri in exile until his death.

38. Prior to the battle at Gettysburg, this engagement took place on June 30, 1863 between troops of Maj. Gen. J. E. B. Stuart and Union troops in York County, Pa.. Name the Union Commander.

From Quiz American Civil War Part I

Answer: Brig. Gen. Kilpatrick

Gen. Stuart was trying to get around the Union army, and attacked a Union cavalry regiment commanded by Brig. Gen. H. Kilpatrick driving it through the streets of the city of Hanover. When Union troops of Brig. Gen. Farnsworth and Brig. Gen. Custer arrived Gen. Stuart was forced to continue north and east in his attempt to join Gen. Lee.

39. 2,260 Confederates died at Camp Chase prison and were interred at the prison cemetery in Columbus, Ohio. Although the prison stayed open for the duration of the conflict, over 50% of the deaths occured in one year. Which was it?

From Quiz Ten New WBTS Questions

Answer: 1865

Although 1865 was one of the shortest years of the War it was the most deadly for the prisoners at Camp Chase. Overcrowding in Union prisons became common toward the end of the War, especially with the lack of frequent prisoner exchanges. The winter of 1864-65 was also one of the coldest on record. On January 27, 1865 the local Columbus newspaper reported 18 degrees below zero. The massive number of soldiers dying in Southern prisons also encouraged poor treatment of the Confederate prisoners in Northern prisons.

40. What was the first Black Regiment mustered in by the Union in the Civil War?

From Quiz The Civil War - Part F

Answer: 1st Louisiana

Gen. Butler organized the 1st Louisiana in New Orleans in September 1862. Another black regiment, the 1st South Carolina, was authorized a few month later.

41. Who was the first soldier killed in the Civil War?

From Quiz Civil War Oddities

Answer: Private Daniel Hough

On April 14, 1861, a member of the Federal garrison at Fort Sumter, Private Daniel Hough of the 1st U. S. Artillery, was accidently killed by an exploding cannon during the evacuation of Fort Sumter, making Hough the first combat soldier killed in the Civil War.

42. When the VMI Cadets participated in this battle on May 15, 1864, who was the commanding Union general?

From Quiz The Civil War - Part D

Answer: Sigel

The Cadets were part of the troops under the direction of CSA Gen. Breckinridge at the battle of New Market, Va. Gen. Sigel was relieved of command four days later after his defeat.

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

From Quiz The Civil War - Part C

Answer: Benjamin Sweet

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

44. This female spy was captured in Kentucky by CSA Gen. Braxton Bragg and sentenced to be hanged.

From Quiz The Civil War - Part B

Answer: Pauline Cushman

Pauline Cushman was an actress and supplied information to Union Gen. Rosecrans about CSA troops in Kentucky. She was captured and sentenced to death but was saved when the CSA troops retreated.

45. On March 12th, 1864, an open letter to the editor was published in the New York Herald that sharply criticized George Meade's handling of events at the Battle of Gettysburg. How was this letter signed?

From Quiz Nitty-Gritty Civil War

Answer: Historicus

To this day the true identity of "Historicus" remains a mystery. At the time of the letters publication, George Meade and Henry Halleck believed that the author was Daniel Sickles (Union Third Corps commander at Gettysburg). While the letter was highly critical of Meade (and Halleck) it praised Sickles' actions on 2 July 1863. Although the letter did not reflect Sickles' writing style, Meade and Halleck both believed that the content of the letter did reflect Sickles' attitude and opinions. Today, historians tend to agree with Meade and Halleck, and believe that Sickles may very well have been involved in its creation through a second party author. Meade and Halleck never pressed the issue and Sickles never admitted any involvement in the incident that has come to be known as the "Historicus Letter".

46. In 1808, American writer William Jenks predicted that a war between the northern and southern states would erupt. According to him, when would that war begin?

From Quiz Civil War Facts

Answer: 1856

He claimed that the war would begin in 1856, while the Civil War actually began just 5 years later (1861)! He also said that "The northern states will fight the southern states and the fight will be about slavery ... The northern states will defeat the exhausted southern states in a war that lasts four years ... After the war we will have a new United States of America." Spooky, huh?

47. Who was the CSA Gen. that surrendered the city of Vicksburg to Union forces?

From Quiz The Civil War - Part A

Answer: Pemberton

After the surrender he was held as a POW, exchanged, and he resigned his commission as Lt. Gen. He served the remainder of the war as a Colonel of artillery.

48. This Southern city came under siege in May 1863. It was surrendered on July 4, 1863.

From Quiz The Civil War - Part Z

Answer: Vicksburg

Grant's siege of the city began May 18, 1863 and continued until July 4, 1863. The news of the surrender did not reach Washington until July 7, 1863. The Fourth of July was not celebrated in Vicksburg until 1945.

49. At the battle of Yellow Tavern, who was second in command when Gen. Stuart was killed?

From Quiz The Civil War - Part X

Answer: Fitzhugh Lee

When Gen. Stuart was wounded he told Gen. Lee to continue because he knew he would do what was right. As Gen. Stuart was being carried from the field, he told his men "to go back, and do their duty."

50. Which political party boycotted the United States both houses of Congress during the Civil War?

From Quiz It Came from the Civil War

Answer: Democrats

Prior to the war the argument the South used to justify slavery was States' Rights and was backed by the Democratic Party. Abolitionists used the moral argument that no state had the right to enforce slavery and were backed by the Republicans. Before that they were backed by the Federalists. Those Democrats who still served during the war were called Warhawks. A deep rift developed that saw the Democratic Party being heavily backed by the south and it just wasn't cool to be Democrat in the North.

51. Many troops on both sides used specific animals as mascots, as emblems of loyalty and devotion to their cause. What was the mascot of the Wisconsin Volunteer Infanty, 8th Regiment?

From Quiz The Civil War - Part W

Answer: eagle

The 8th chose the American eagle and nicknamed it "Old Abe." The eagle was the most recognized symbol of America. When the 8th went into battle "Old Abe" was tethered to a pole and carried by "eagle bearers" Some of the other mascots included a hawk of the 1st Massachusetts, and a wildcat joined a CSA Arkansas regiment during the battle at Shiloh.

52. How much money did the Civil War cost the U. S. government each day?

From Quiz Americans At War

Answer: $2.5 million

According to a report released by the U.S. Government in 1863, the financial cost of fighting the war was $2.5 million a day.

53. A battle took place here on June 10, 1864, between the CSA troops under Gen. Forrest and the Union troops under Gen. Sturgis.

From Quiz The Civil War - Part U

Answer: Brice's Cross Roads

Brice's Cross Roads is located in Mississippi. Gen. Sturgis left Memphis with about 7,800 troops. The CSA troops were waiting for Gen. Forrest's main body of troops to arrive. His plan was to defeat the Union cavalry before the infantry could reinforce them. Gen. Forrest attacked both wings of the Union line forcing the Union troops to withdraw.

54. What year did Col. Mosby die?

From Quiz The Civil War - Part S

Answer: 1916

He died on Memorial Day 1916.

55. After the war in what town did John Mosby open his law office?

From Quiz The Civil War - Part R

Answer: Warrenton

He was only 31 years old and opened his law practice in the heart of the the territory his rangers had operated in during the war.

56. The last Union widow recognized by the Veteran's Administration died in January of 2003. She was 18 when she married. How old was her new husband at the time?

From Quiz Civil War Tenspot : Part 3

Answer: 81

Gertrude Janeway lived her entire life in Blaine, Tennessee. John Janeway joined the 14th Illinois Cavalry, survived the war, and lived in various places during his life. When he came to Blaine and wanted to marry Gertrude she was only 16. Her mother said she would have to wait till she was 18 years old to marry. John died in 1937 at the age of 91. Gertrude died at 93, she received a pension of 70 dollars a month till her death.

57. Who won the 1848 presidential election?

From Quiz The Road to the Civil War

Answer: Zachary Taylor

Martin Van Buren, the eighth President, ran on the Free Soil ticket, while Lewis Cass was the Democratic candidate. Henry Clay, a venerable Whig congressional leader, was passed over for his party's nomination in favor of Zachary Taylor

58. How many Medals of Honor were awarded at Antietam?

From Quiz Civil War Tenspot : Part 1

Answer: 20

Eight of the 20 were given for either capturing enemy flags or keeping their own colors from being lost.

59. How much did the Civil War cost the U.S. Government?

From Quiz Americans at War with One Another

Answer: $2.5 million a day

According to a report released by the US Congress in 1863, the financial cost of fighting the war was $2.5 million a day

60. What emblem(s) was on the CSA "Bonnie Blue Flag"?

From Quiz The Civil War - Part O

Answer: Star

The blue flag had a single white star in the center. It is believed to have been modeled after the flag of South Carolina and the Lone Star flag of Texas. The single star represented secession, the removal of the star from the Stars and Stripes, and independence in that it stood alone.

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