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Streight's Raid (1863) Trivia Quiz

On April 7, 1863, Union Forces under Colonel Abel Streight left Nashville, Tn. on a famous raid towards the manufacturing town of Rome, Ga. and the Western & Atlantic RR. He didn't count on Nathan Bedford Forrest following.

A multiple-choice quiz by Cleburne. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
Cleburne

Time
5 mins

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Multiple Choice

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277,397

Updated
Dec 03 21

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Question 1 of 10

1. To whom did Col. Streight submit his plans for the raid, and who approved them? Hint

Brig. Gen. John McClernand & Maj. Gen. Don Carlos Buell

Brig. Gen. William T. Sherman & Maj. Gen. U.S. Grant

Brig. Gen. James Garfield & Maj. Gen. William S. Rosecrans

Brig. Gen. James McPherson & Maj. Gen. Henry Halleck

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Question 2 of 10

2. Streight departed Tuscumbia, Al. on April 24, with his command totaling how many troopers? Hint

2,100

1,200

1,500

1,700

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Question 3 of 10

3. N. Bedford Forrest quickly caught up with Streight with just over 400 troopers at his disposal. How did he keep Streight in check and under constant harassment for the entire raid? Hint

By utilizing only part of his command to chase Streight, while the remainder rested in shifts.

By using constant flanking maneuvers to engage the enemy at every turn.

All of these are true.

By tricking the Union into believing a much larger force was after them.

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Question 4 of 10

4. What was the name of the raiding force adopted by Col. Abel Streights' Command? Hint

The 1st Indiana Mounted Infantry Brigade

Streights' Cavaliers

The Lightning Mule Brigade

Abels' Ables

5. Streights' men were under constant attack from April 27th to May 2nd. On that day, Streight had the bridge across Black Creek destroyed after his command was safely past. The closest bridge being 10 miles away gave him and his men time to rest and reorganize. Who helped Forrest find a nearby Ford to cross and ruin Streights' plan? Hint

Mary Boykin

Julia Dent

Belle Whatley

Emma Sanson

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which of these was a battle rather than a skirmish during the raid? Hint

Blountsville

Black Warrior River

Hog Mountain

Day's Gap

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Question 7 of 10

7. On May 3rd, Streight was again harassed by Forrests' men and forced to make a stand atop the last mountain at the southern tip of the Lookout Mountain range near Centre, Al.. Where was this skirmish? Hint

Little River Canyon

Sand Rock

Cedar Bluff

Shinbone Mountain

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Question 8 of 10

8. Where were the Raiders stopped 20 miles short of their goal? Hint

Cedar Bluff, Al.

Cave Springs, Ga.

Gadsen, Al.

Kingston, Ga.

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Question 9 of 10

9. Forrest came upon the Yankee position and created an elaborate illusion to trick Streight into thinking he was outnumbered. Under a flag of truce, Forrest met with Streight demanding his surrender. Meanwhile, Forrests' cannon were deployed, removed, re-deployed in many different places. Streight remarked, "How many men do you have in your command? I've counted 15 cannon already!" What did Forrest reply? Hint

" Never mind that! I demand your immediate surrender!"

" I guess that's all that kept up!"

"Well, I have you to thank for most of 'em!"

"Enough, General, enough!"

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Question 10 of 10

10. The citizens of Rome were relieved to hear that Forrest had saved them. Streight and his men were marched through Rome and the town went wild in celebration. Where did Col. Streight end up? Hint

Castle Thunder

Andersonville

Libby Prison

Castle Pinckney

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. To whom did Col. Streight submit his plans for the raid, and who approved them?

Answer: Brig. Gen. James Garfield & Maj. Gen. William S. Rosecrans

Rosecrans' Command was nearly surrounded and being starved out of Chattanooga by the Rebels. He approved the plan in hopes of disrupting the Confederate supply line from Atlanta via the Western & Atlantic RR.

2. Streight departed Tuscumbia, Al. on April 24, with his command totaling how many troopers?

Answer: 1,700

Interestingly, he didn't use calvary, but preferred mounted infantry from the 51st, 73rd, & 80th Indiana plus Infantry from the 3rd Ohio and several Unionist Alabama Regiments.

3. N. Bedford Forrest quickly caught up with Streight with just over 400 troopers at his disposal. How did he keep Streight in check and under constant harassment for the entire raid?

Answer: All of these are true.

Forrest wasn't known as the Wizard of the Saddle for nothing. His genius was always to mystify the enemy.

4. What was the name of the raiding force adopted by Col. Abel Streights' Command?

Answer: The Lightning Mule Brigade

The Lightning Mule Brigade was probably so named before the men realized the true stubborn nature of the beast. The troops were constantly slowed by their mounts throughout the raid.

Answer: Emma Sanson

Emma Sanson was a 16 year old girl who lived nearby the bridge and showed Forrest personally where a local cattle crossing was only half a mile upstream from the destroyed bridge. Mary Boykin is Mrs. Mary Chestnut's maiden name. Belle Whatley was the Madame from 'Gone With The Wind'. Julia Dent was Grant's wife.

6. Which of these was a battle rather than a skirmish during the raid?

Answer: Day's Gap

The site of Streights' first determined repulse of the Rebels. Although he soundly defeated the Confederates and sent them running, he was convinced it was just the Vanguard of Forrests' Calvary and quickly withdrew after the battle towards his goal.

Answer: Sand Rock

The place is made of white Sandstone and is very rocky and narrow for fighting. The Raiders were forced to abandon their rearguard cannon as a result of this skirmish. If you get the chance, it's a must see place. The view is 270 degrees of Lake Weiss, there are huge outcroppings of sandstone, caverns, caves, and a lot of great climbing areas.

8. Where were the Raiders stopped 20 miles short of their goal?

Answer: Cave Springs, Ga.

Forrest sent a cavalry detachment ahead to destroy the bridge at Cave Springs. Streights' men warn out and disgusted, laid down to rest and were soon surrounded.

Answer: " I guess that's all that kept up!"

The ruse worked and Streight did surrender his command. When he found out the truth of the numbers, he demanded that Forrest let him go free to which Forrest replied "All is fair in war, Colonel!"

10. The citizens of Rome were relieved to hear that Forrest had saved them. Streight and his men were marched through Rome and the town went wild in celebration. Where did Col. Streight end up?

Answer: Libby Prison

He and his officers were sent to Libby prison in Richmond where most officers were kept. He luckily escaped during the famous mass escape of 1864 and made his way back to Union lines unharmed.

Source: Author Cleburne

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