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10 Civil War Questions | U.S. History Trivia Quiz

This is about the biggest war in U.S. history. It dealt the nation a severe blow. For Civil War Buffs only. All you other guys, good luck!

A multiple-choice quiz by hooyahmicah. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
hooyahmicah

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
63,295

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
6077

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1. What does the 'PGT' in P.G.T. Beauregard stand for? Hint

Pierre Goustave Toutant

Paul Gerald Thomas

Paul Granger Terry

Pierre Gerald Thomas

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2. What is another name for Shiloh? Hint

Antietam

Perryville

Pittsburg Landing

Cold Harbor

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3. When did President Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation go into effect? Hint

January 1, 1863

January 3, 1862

January 2, 1861

January 4, 1864

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4. What battle was fought from July 1-3, 1863? Hint

Spotsylvania

Antietam

Gettysburg

Shiloh

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5. Which of these was NOT at Gettysburg? Hint

Parker's Valley

Cemetery Hill

Little Round Top

Seminary Ridge

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6. What was General Sherman's first and middle name? Hint

William Tecumseh

Gerald Jameson

William Thomas

Howard Thomas

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7. Where was General Grant during the battle of Gettysburg? Hint

Chattanooga

Chancellorsville

Siege of Vicksburg

Chickamauga

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8. Which peace conference on February 3, 1865 failed to end the war? Hint

Au Fray Peace Talks

Olive Branch Peace Petition

Hampton Roads Peace Conference

Seminary Ridge Conference

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9. Whose house was the surrender held at in Appomattox Courthouse? Hint

Wilmer McLean

Sherrif Beckham's

Courthouse

John Quinley

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10. Was Custer's attack on the Indians at Little Bighorn part of the Civil War?

Yes

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What does the 'PGT' in P.G.T. Beauregard stand for?

Answer: Pierre Goustave Toutant

Gen. PGT Beauregard started the firing on Fort Sumter. Only one man was hit - a gunner, when he was retiring the colors to give to General Beauregard.

2. What is another name for Shiloh?

Answer: Pittsburg Landing

A combined total of 23,500 men were lost in these two days, when a surprise attack spoiled Grant's plans for a quick victory in the West.

3. When did President Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation go into effect?

Answer: January 1, 1863

A preliminary declaration had been issued on September 22, 1862.

4. What battle was fought from July 1-3, 1863?

Answer: Gettysburg

Antietam was fought on September 17, 1862, Shiloh from April 6-7, 1862, and Spotsylvania Court House was fought from May 8-12.

5. Which of these was NOT at Gettysburg?

Answer: Parker's Valley

There is no such thing as Parker's Valley. Little Round Top was defended by the 20th Maine. All along Seminary Ridge was Longstreet's base for attack. Cemetery Hill was at the very bottom of the Union's fishhook defense. Ewell's forces attacked near Cemetery Hill.

6. What was General Sherman's first and middle name?

Answer: William Tecumseh

On November 15, 1864, Sherman began his march to the sea, burning everything on the way.

7. Where was General Grant during the battle of Gettysburg?

Answer: Siege of Vicksburg

General Grant's siege of Vicksburg ended the day after Gettysburg - July 4. After that, it was nearly 100 years before the residents of Vicksburg celebrated Independence Day.

8. Which peace conference on February 3, 1865 failed to end the war?

Answer: Hampton Roads Peace Conference

On April 2, 1865, Confederate troops surrendered at Petersburg and Richmond. Seven days later, April 9, Lee surrendered to Grant at the McLean home in the town of Appomattox Court House.

9. Whose house was the surrender held at in Appomattox Courthouse?

Answer: Wilmer McLean

Mr. McLean also owned the farm where first Manasas was fought. He moved to Appomatox Courthouse to get away from the war ...

10. Was Custer's attack on the Indians at Little Bighorn part of the Civil War?

Answer: No

Custer acted against orders and on bad intelligence, at Little Bighorn.

Source: Author hooyahmicah

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