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Average History Trivia: Civil War Battles | 10 Questions

This should be an interesting quiz for the Civil War student, but not too tough for the novice.

A multiple-choice quiz by BAMAREB. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
BAMAREB

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
30,367

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
6034

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Question 1 of 10

1. What was the name that the Confederacy gave to the First Battle of Bull Run? Hint

Battle of John's Island

Battle of Seven Pines

Battle of First Manassas

Battle of Cedar Mountain

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Question 2 of 10

2. At which battle was Confederate General Albert Sydney Johnston killed in action? Hint

Battle of Gettysburg

Battle of Antietam

Battle of Shiloh

Battle of Fredericksburg

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Question 3 of 10

3. At which battle did the Union forces under Ambrose Burnside attack Marye's Heights, only to fall before the stone wall? Hint

Battle of Sharpsburg

Battle of Antietam

Battle of Franklin

Battle of Fredericksburg

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which battle saw the Confederacy lose 'Stonewall' Jackson to a Confederate bullet? Hint

Battle of Gettysburg

Battle of Cold Harbor

Battle of Cedar Mountain

Battle of Chancellorsville

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Question 5 of 10

5. The Union named it the Battle of Antietam, what did the Confederates call the same battle? Hint

Battle of Yellow Tavern

Battle of Sharpsburg

Battle of Johns Island

Battle of the Wilderness

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Question 6 of 10

6. At which battle did the Union attack the Confederate position called the 'Mule Shoe'? Hint

Battle of Chickamauga

Battle of Second Manassas

Battle of New Orleans

Battle of Spotsylvania

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Question 7 of 10

7. What battle did General Ulysses S. Grant consider to be his biggest mistake? Hint

Battle of Vicksburg

Battle of Cold Harbor

Battle of Shiloh

Battle of Fort Henry

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Question 8 of 10

8. At which battle did the major fighting come at a place named 'The Hornet's Nest'? Hint

Battle of Shiloh

Battle of Seven Pines

Battle of Murfreesboro

Battle of Malvern Hill

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which battle had features such as 'The Devil's Den', 'Little Round Top', and 'The Wheat Field' as focal points of attack? Hint

Battle of Franklin

Battle of Gettysburg

Battle of Antietam

Battle of Winchester

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which battle is generally considered to be General Robert E. Lee's greatest victory? Hint

Battle of Cold Harbor

Battle of Second Manassas

Battle of Chancellorsville

Battle of Malvern Hill

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What was the name that the Confederacy gave to the First Battle of Bull Run?

Answer: Battle of First Manassas

The Confederacy named the battles after the closest town, while the Union named the battles after the closest body of water or landmark.

2. At which battle was Confederate General Albert Sydney Johnston killed in action?

Answer: Battle of Shiloh

3. At which battle did the Union forces under Ambrose Burnside attack Marye's Heights, only to fall before the stone wall?

Answer: Battle of Fredericksburg

Burnside's forces repeatedly attacked the position, but were repelled. There was also a great loss of life. Finally, they retreated back across the Rappahonock River.

4. Which battle saw the Confederacy lose 'Stonewall' Jackson to a Confederate bullet?

Answer: Battle of Chancellorsville

Jackson was doing night reconaissance, and was shot in the left arm by one of his own pickets. Although the arm was amputated, he developed an infection and died a few days later.

5. The Union named it the Battle of Antietam, what did the Confederates call the same battle?

Answer: Battle of Sharpsburg

Antietam Creek was close to Sharpsburg, Maryland. It was the first Confederate insurgence onto Union soil.

6. At which battle did the Union attack the Confederate position called the 'Mule Shoe'?

Answer: Battle of Spotsylvania

The Confederates had formed their defensive position in the shape of a horse(or mule)shoe. The Union attacked the middle and came under fire from three directions.

7. What battle did General Ulysses S. Grant consider to be his biggest mistake?

Answer: Battle of Cold Harbor

The astounding loss of life with no tactical gain caused Grant to regret the attack.

8. At which battle did the major fighting come at a place named 'The Hornet's Nest'?

Answer: Battle of Shiloh

The fighting at The Hornet's Nest was so destructive that it caused both sides to re-evaluate their tactics in the war. After Shiloh, fortifications became more of a concern to commanders to avoid senseless deaths.

9. Which battle had features such as 'The Devil's Den', 'Little Round Top', and 'The Wheat Field' as focal points of attack?

Answer: Battle of Gettysburg

Terrific fighting occurred at each of the places in the first two days of battle. No one believed that the third day would produce more casualties than these, but it did.

10. Which battle is generally considered to be General Robert E. Lee's greatest victory?

Answer: Battle of Chancellorsville

Lee divided his army and attacked from two directions. Gen. Joseph Hooker froze, and the Union Army was routed in a battle that prompted the South to try a second invasion of the North.

Source: Author BAMAREB

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