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Civil War : Volume 4 Trivia Quiz

This is a fun look at triva from the American Civil War. Have Fun!

A multiple-choice quiz by qanan. Estimated time: 2 mins.

Author
qanan

Time
2 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
9,177

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Very Easy

Avg Score
9 / 10

Plays
6223

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Question 1 of 10

1. What Confederate State was the first to secede from the union? Hint

North Carolina

South Carolina

New York

Texas

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Question 2 of 10

2. This battle was the first MAJOR land battle of the American Civil War. It was fought some 25 miles southwest of Washington DC along a now infamous creek. Hint

Battle of Gettysburg

Battle of Bull Run or First Manassas

Battle of Chancellorsville

Battle of Stone's River

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Question 3 of 10

3. What was the capital of the Confederacy for most of the war? Hint

Richmond, VA

Austin, TX

Montgomery, AL

Miami, FL

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Question 4 of 10

4. This was Confederate General Thomas Jonathan Jackson's nickname. Hint

Old Blue Eyes

Stonewall

Da Man

Old Hickory

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who was Lincoln's Vice President in 1865? Hint

Herbert Hoover

Andrew Johnson

Bob Hope

Grover Cleveland

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Question 6 of 10

6. This Union General was famously known for his sideburns. Hint

Daniel Sickles

Ambrose Burnside

Abner Doubleday

Calvin Klein

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which of these men was NOT a Confederate General? Hint

Robert E Lee

Bob Eubanks

Richard Ewell

AP Hill

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Question 8 of 10

8. What color were the uniforms of the majority of the Union troops? Hint

Pink

Blue

Red

Purple

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which of these was NOT used as a weapon during the American Civil War? Hint

Percussion Rifle

Bayonet

Bore Loading Cannons

B-2 Bomber

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Question 10 of 10

10. The last surviving veteran of the Civil War died in 1956.

True

False

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What Confederate State was the first to secede from the union?

Answer: South Carolina

In 1860, in reaction to the election of Lincoln, South Carolina voted to secede from the union.

2. This battle was the first MAJOR land battle of the American Civil War. It was fought some 25 miles southwest of Washington DC along a now infamous creek.

Answer: Battle of Bull Run or First Manassas

In July, 1861, many northern on-lookers came to picnic and watch the ensuing battle. Much to their surprise, the Confederates drove not only the Union troops, but all of the on-lookers fleeing for their lives. The Union retreat went all the way to the city gates of Washington DC.

3. What was the capital of the Confederacy for most of the war?

Answer: Richmond, VA

While not the first capital of the Confederacy, it was the most used one. It fell in spring of 1865.

4. This was Confederate General Thomas Jonathan Jackson's nickname.

Answer: Stonewall

This name was given to Jackson on the battlefield of First Manassas by Confederate General Bee.

5. Who was Lincoln's Vice President in 1865?

Answer: Andrew Johnson

Johnson took the office of President in April 1865, after Lincoln was shot in Ford's Theater.

6. This Union General was famously known for his sideburns.

Answer: Ambrose Burnside

Burnside was known for his side burns and his poor military leadership.

7. Which of these men was NOT a Confederate General?

Answer: Bob Eubanks

Bob Eubanks was a popular game show host from the mid 1970s onwards.

8. What color were the uniforms of the majority of the Union troops?

Answer: Blue

Hence the name Bluecoats.

9. Which of these was NOT used as a weapon during the American Civil War?

Answer: B-2 Bomber

B-2 Bomber was not invented for almost another century.

10. The last surviving veteran of the Civil War died in 1956.

Answer: True

Albert H Woolson died at the age of 106.

Source: Author qanan

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