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Quiz about The United States Tragedy The Civil War
Quiz about The United States Tragedy The Civil War

The United States Tragedy: The Civil War Quiz


While all wars are tragic. The American Civil War in particular, was violent and bloody. This war eliminated almost 2 and half percent of the U.S. population.

A multiple-choice quiz by mohiba. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
mohiba
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
345,832
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
6 / 10
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3090
Awards
Top 20% Quiz
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Question 1 of 10
1. Jefferson Davis was elected President of the Confederate States of America, but who was the Vice-President? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. After he was elected Provisional President of the Confederacy, Jefferson Davis was sworn into office in what famous southern city? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. South Carolina was the first state in the union to secede, which it did December 20, 1860. On January 9, 1861, the second state left the union. Which was it? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Confederate General Thomas Jackson got his nickname "Stonewall" at which battle early in the war? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. The University Greys was a regiment comprised of students who suffered a 100% casualty rate during Pickett's Charge in the Battle of Gettysburg. They were from what southern school? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Why was President Abraham Lincoln at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania when he delivered his now famous Gettysburg Address? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. After the Battle of Gettysburg, General Robert E. Lee wrote to President Jefferson Davis for what reason? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. President Abraham Lincoln promoted General Ulysses S. Grant to the rank of Lieutenant General in 1863 and put him in charge of the whole Union Army. Which of these had previously held the rank of Lieutenant General? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Richmond, Virginia was the Confederate capital during the Civil War. It eventually fell, and just before the North took over the city, Jefferson Davis ordered the capital to be moved. What city did he move the capital to? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. It's generally acknowledged about 620,000 soldiers died during the war and that there were, in addition, approximately 400,000 civilian deaths. This number is believed to be accurate, but it might be higher. In the case of the 620,000 military deaths, what is thought to have been the leading cause? Hint



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1. Jefferson Davis was elected President of the Confederate States of America, but who was the Vice-President?

Answer: Alexander Stephens

Just as Jefferson Davis was the only President of the Confederacy, Alexander Stephens was the only Vice-President. Robert Toombs served as the first Secretary of State. Leroy Pope Walker served as the first Secretary of War. John H. Reagan served as the Postmaster General. After the war, Alexander Stephens eventually ended up serving in the United States Senate.
2. After he was elected Provisional President of the Confederacy, Jefferson Davis was sworn into office in what famous southern city?

Answer: Montgomery, Alabama

Davis was sworn in at the State House in Montgomery. Richmond was the Confederate capital. Atlanta was destroyed by General Sherman later in the war. Chattanooga was the site of a bloody battle named the Chickamauga Campaign. Approximately 100 years after the inauguration, Montgomery was a key city in the Civil Rights movement.
3. South Carolina was the first state in the union to secede, which it did December 20, 1860. On January 9, 1861, the second state left the union. Which was it?

Answer: Mississippi

Kentucky declared itself neutral, but when Confederate soldiers entered Kentucky, the state government asked for Federal troops to come in and force out the rebels. Tennessee was second to last to secede, leaving on May 7, 1861. Georgia seceded on January 19, 1861.
4. Confederate General Thomas Jackson got his nickname "Stonewall" at which battle early in the war?

Answer: First Battle of Bull Run

In the First Battle of Bull Run, Generall Bee gave him that nickname due to the fact he stood up to the Union like a "stone wall".

The Battle of Pea Ridge was fought in the Western Theater; Jackson fought in the Eastern Theater. The Battle of Antietam was fought after the Second Battle of Bull Run, so Jackson already had earned his nickname. In the Battle of Chancellorsville in May of 1863, Jackson was wounded and died as a result of pneumonia he had contracted while recuperating from his gunshot wounds.
5. The University Greys was a regiment comprised of students who suffered a 100% casualty rate during Pickett's Charge in the Battle of Gettysburg. They were from what southern school?

Answer: The University of Mississippi

Florida State University didn't officially come into being until 1901, but the location was the site of other higher learning institutions. The West Florida Seminary became the The Florida Military and Collegiate Institute. Cadets from that university did, in fact, fight in the Civil War. East Florida Seminary closed during the Civil War, and eventually was relocated to Gainsville and renamed the Florida Agricultural College.

The state of Florida expanded it and changed its name to the University of Florida in 1903. Clemson was founded in 1889, almost 25 years after the Civil War.
6. Why was President Abraham Lincoln at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania when he delivered his now famous Gettysburg Address?

Answer: He was there for the dedication of Gettysburg National Cemetery.

The battle took place over three days, July 1-3, 1863. Lincoln gave his address in November, 1863, so both armies had long since moved on. His address lasted only a couple of minutes and no confirmed pictures taken of him giving the speech. There exists only one known photo of Lincoln even being in Gettysburg that day and it was taken several hours before the Gettysburg Address was given.
7. After the Battle of Gettysburg, General Robert E. Lee wrote to President Jefferson Davis for what reason?

Answer: He offered his resignation.

Going into the Battle of Gettysburg Lee was overconfident in his men, but this battle would change the war. Both sides lost 23,000 plus men, but the South also lost its initiative. It never went on the attack again with any major significant offense. Lee's army simply reacted to the moves made by Grant for the rest of the war.
8. President Abraham Lincoln promoted General Ulysses S. Grant to the rank of Lieutenant General in 1863 and put him in charge of the whole Union Army. Which of these had previously held the rank of Lieutenant General?

Answer: George Washington

William T. Sherman served under Grant and had the rank of major general (never Lieutenant General). Andrew Jackson fought in the War of 1812 and also achieved the rank of major general. George McClellan served as head of the Union forces twice during the Civil War, but was never promoted any higher than major general. Abraham Lincoln twice fired him from his command for not taking the fight to the Confederacy. Winfield Scott was given the rank, but it was in title only.
9. Richmond, Virginia was the Confederate capital during the Civil War. It eventually fell, and just before the North took over the city, Jefferson Davis ordered the capital to be moved. What city did he move the capital to?

Answer: Danville, Virginia

Montgomery, Alabama was the site of the inauguration for Jefferson Davis. The Williamsburg, Virginia area saw some historic battles during the war, one in particular was the Seven Days Battles. Augusta, Georgia is best known for the Masters Golf Tournament held at Augusta National Golf Culb. Danville, Virginia served as the Confederate capital from April 3, 1865 to April 10, 1865.
10. It's generally acknowledged about 620,000 soldiers died during the war and that there were, in addition, approximately 400,000 civilian deaths. This number is believed to be accurate, but it might be higher. In the case of the 620,000 military deaths, what is thought to have been the leading cause?

Answer: Disease

Union deaths were easier to keep track of than the Confederacy, simply due to better record keeping and, obviously, the Union remained intact after the war so records remained consistent. It is virtually impossible to calculate the number of civilian deaths accurately for a variety of reasons.

Many families, at that time, simply buried members of the family and made no mention as to the cause of death. Two-thirds of all military deaths were attributed to disease.
Source: Author mohiba

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