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Blue And Grey Matter Trivia Quiz

The War of the Rebellion was anything but civil. Here are some interesting and off-beat questions regarding America's bloodiest conflict.

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

Author
rutgersg

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
26,516

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
4275

Awards
Top 20% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 71 (8/10), Guest 174 (5/10), Guest 104 (9/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Why was Vice-President Andrew Johnson's inaugural speech difficult to understand at Lincoln's second inauguration? Hint

He had a tooth removed

His voice was hoarse

The crowd was unruly

He was drunk

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which battle hosted America's bloodiest day? Hint

Chickamauga

Cold Harbor

Antietam

Pea Ridge

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Question 3 of 10

3. Who was the target of the 'Dahlgren Papers'? Hint

Ulrich Dahlgren

Robert E. Lee

Jefferson Davis

John Dahlgren

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Question 4 of 10

4. How many Union prisoners died at Andersonville? Hint

5,682

13,171

19,576

34,268

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Question 5 of 10

5. More than 200 wounded men were burned alive during the aftermath of this fierce battle. Hint

The Wilderness

Port Republic

Spotsylvania

Cold Harbor

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Question 6 of 10

6. This General was shot by his own men a year after Stonewall Jackson was shot and killed by HIS own troops. Hint

James Kemper

Richard Garnett

James Longstreet

Felix Zollicoffer

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Question 7 of 10

7. There were two 'White Houses' in Washington during the Civil war. How can that be? Hint

The original was under repair

Blair House was the original White House

The original was bombed during the war

One was a well-known brothel

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Question 8 of 10

8. While his men were slaughtered at the Crater, this Union General cowered in a bomb-proof shelter with a bottle of rum. Hint

Jacob Lauman

John Gregg

James Ledlie

Daniel Ruggles

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Question 9 of 10

9. At the hanging of the four Lincoln conspirators, this General clapped his hands to signal the soldiers to drop the platform. Who was he? Hint

Joseph Hooker

J.F. Hartranft

Winfield Scott Hancock

Joseph Holt

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Question 10 of 10

10. After it's defeat, this city refused to celebrate the Fourth of July for the next 81 years. Hint

Richmond

Vicksburg

Frericksburg

Atlanta

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Why was Vice-President Andrew Johnson's inaugural speech difficult to understand at Lincoln's second inauguration?

Answer: He was drunk

Johnson had been prescribed whiskey by a doctor for a minor medical condition and had 'exceeded the dosage'.

2. Which battle hosted America's bloodiest day?

Answer: Antietam

Total battle losses for both sides were 3,620 dead, 17,365 wounded and 2,597 missing or captured. Just imagine what the newspapers would say if such losses occurred in a battle today!

3. Who was the target of the 'Dahlgren Papers'?

Answer: Jefferson Davis

When Ulrich Dahlgren was killed in action, among his personal effects was found a slip of paper allegedly detailing a plot to murder Jefferson Davis.

4. How many Union prisoners died at Andersonville?

Answer: 13,171

For his 'great' hospitality, Henry Wirz, Commander of the prison was hanged after the war. Prison conditions, however, were atrocious on both sides of the conflict.

5. More than 200 wounded men were burned alive during the aftermath of this fierce battle.

Answer: The Wilderness

Grant lost 17,000 men during this two day battle.

6. This General was shot by his own men a year after Stonewall Jackson was shot and killed by HIS own troops.

Answer: James Longstreet

Longstreet, unlike Jackson, survived his wounds. He was shot during the Wilderness campaign.

7. There were two 'White Houses' in Washington during the Civil war. How can that be?

Answer: One was a well-known brothel

It was considered one of the busiest establishments in D.C. at that time.

8. While his men were slaughtered at the Crater, this Union General cowered in a bomb-proof shelter with a bottle of rum.

Answer: James Ledlie

Ledlie, who was one of the most incompetent Generals on either side, was removed immediately after the battle.

9. At the hanging of the four Lincoln conspirators, this General clapped his hands to signal the soldiers to drop the platform. Who was he?

Answer: Winfield Scott Hancock

Hancock signaled for the execution to commence, Hartranft read the charges, Holt was in charge of the trial and Hooker led Lincoln's procession to the cemetary.

10. After it's defeat, this city refused to celebrate the Fourth of July for the next 81 years.

Answer: Vicksburg

Beseiged Vicksburg surrendered on July 4, 1863, one day after Gettysburg. I hope you enjoyed this quiz. There will be more to follow.

Source: Author rutgersg

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