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Quiz about Unusual Civil War Nicknames
Quiz about Unusual Civil War Nicknames

Unusual Civil War Nicknames Trivia Quiz


Many volunteer units were raised during the Civil War and soon acquired nicknames: some were created by the units themselves, some were given and some were earned.

A multiple-choice quiz by Manofdreds. Estimated time: 6 mins.
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Author
Manofdreds
Time
6 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
215,091
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Very Difficult
Avg Score
4 / 10
Plays
587
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Question 1 of 10
1. Which of the following units called themselves "The Orange Blossoms?" Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Who commanded the "Paper Collar Brigade" at Gettysburg? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Which unit earned the nickname "Ohio Tigers"? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Which of the following units was given the nickname "The Graybeard Regiment?" Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Which of the following units donned the nickname "The Corn Exchange Regiment?" Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Which of these New York regiments was given the nickname "The Mozart Regiment?" Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Speaking of the 55th New York Regiment, what was its nickname? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Which regiment was called the "California Regiment" after the Battle of Gettysburg? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Which regiment was nicknamed the "Persimmon Regiment"? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Who commanded the "Philadelphia Brigade" at Gettysburg? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Which of the following units called themselves "The Orange Blossoms?"

Answer: 124th New York Inf. Regiment

This unit fought valiantly during the second day of the Battle of Gettysburg in defense of the "Triangular Field."
2. Who commanded the "Paper Collar Brigade" at Gettysburg?

Answer: Brigadier General George J. Stannard

Not present during first days battle at Gettysburg, this brigade played a major role in repulsing Pickett's attack on day 3.
3. Which unit earned the nickname "Ohio Tigers"?

Answer: 125th Ohio Inf. Regiment

It earned the nickname "Ohio Tigers" in the bloody Battle of Chickamauga, and consolidated its reputation at Missionary Ridge amongst other western theater battles.
4. Which of the following units was given the nickname "The Graybeard Regiment?"

Answer: 37th Iowa Inf. Regiment

Recruited for prisoner of war duty, this regiment was composed of men over the age of 45 years of age. The average age was 57!
5. Which of the following units donned the nickname "The Corn Exchange Regiment?"

Answer: 118th Pa. Inf. Regiment

This regiment was recruited from employees of the Philadelphia Corn Exchange.
6. Which of these New York regiments was given the nickname "The Mozart Regiment?"

Answer: 40th NY Inf Reg.

This New York Regiment was composed mostly of musicians. Four of the companies were recruited in Massachusettes.
7. Speaking of the 55th New York Regiment, what was its nickname?

Answer: The Lafayette Guards"

This regiment was composed of volunteers from the New York city's French community.
8. Which regiment was called the "California Regiment" after the Battle of Gettysburg?

Answer: 71st Pa . Inf. Regiment

Although recruited in Pennsylvania, it was paid for by California.
9. Which regiment was nicknamed the "Persimmon Regiment"?

Answer: 100th Indiana Inf. Regiment

This regiment earned this nickname because the troops would break ranks whenever it encountered a persimmon tree and gather the fruit.
10. Who commanded the "Philadelphia Brigade" at Gettysburg?

Answer: Brigadier General Alexander Webb

2nd Brigade, 2nd Division, 2nd Corps, this brigade was at "The Angle" during Pickett's Charge on Day 3 of the battle.
Source: Author Manofdreds

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