1st Manassas Trivia Quiz

Answer: Joseph Johnston

Johnston was the commander of the Army of the Shenandoah in this great battle. Robert E. Lee at this time was the military advisor to Confederate President Jefferson Davis.

Answer: Irvin McDowell

Irvin McDowell was the Union commander at First Manassas, John Pope commanded later in 2nd Manassas, Ulysses S. Grant at this time was in the Western Theatre, and George McClellan would shortly replace Irvin McDowell as the Union commander in the Eastern Theatre.

Answer: Yes

Even though the Confederate forces were retreating early in the battle, they rallied when the brigade of Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson's infantry brigade and JEB Stuart's cavalry brigade came in and reinforced the Confederate lines. This eventually routed the Union forces under McDowell, and the Union hopes for an early and easy victory were crushed.

Answer: Barnard Bee

Barnard Bee, the leader of one of the three brigades that were retreating, gave Thomas Jackson his famous nickname "Stonewall". Shortly after he gave his famous quote, Bee was mortally wounded.

Answer: The Great Skedaddle

After the disorganized retreats from both the Union forces and the Confederate forces, this battle was nicknamed "The Great Skedaddle". The last rout was, of course, a Union rout, which both Beauregard and Johnston claimed that they could have marched to Washington if they were properly supplied.

Answer: Transport troops by train

The Battle of the 1st Manassas was the first battle to transport troops by train, which became a major source of transportation throughout the American Civil War. Brigadier General George T. Anderson was one of the few Confederate officers to experience a train accident headed to 1st Manassas.

Answer: Henry House Hill

The center point of all Union attacks was at or near Henry House Hill, which by the end of the day was controlled by Confederate forces.

Answer: Colonel

Oliver Howard was ranked as a colonel when this battle occurred. He was the commander of a small brigade, which was crushed when the Confederate reinforcements came. However, by the end of the war, Howard was a solid, even smart corps commander.

Answer: 33rd Virginia

Shortly after earning the nickname "Stonewall", Jackson ordered the 33rd Virginia not to attack the enemy batteries, and yet Col. Arthur Cummings, who commanded the 33rd Virginia, ordered to attack the Union batteries (Ricketts). His men first captured the cannons, however the Union gained them back, and the guns changed hands several times by the end of the battle.

Answer: Joseph Hooker

Col. William Sherman, was known for being a superb commander in the Western Theatre, started out the Civil War in this battle and was later sent to the Western Theatre. However, "Fightin" Joe Hooker, who was known for his Eastern Theatre appearances, did not fight here at 1st Manassas.