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1. What general gave Thomas Jackson his famous name, Stonewall?
2. When General Lee surrendered at Appomattox Court House his army had shrunk desperately low. How many troops did he command at the surrender?
3. History has re-named the bridge over the Antietam creek as, Burnside bridge. What was the bridge called by the local towns people?
4. During the battle of Yellow Tavern a Union private named John Huff shot and killed J.E.B. Stuart, Confederate General. What was the fate of John Huff?
5. During the battle of First Manassas, what civilian occupant of the Henry House was killed?
6. During the battle of Gettysburg both Union and Confederate drank from a spring during the fighting that surrounded the spring. What is the name of the spring?
7. The battle of Gettysburg is considered by many to have been the largest battle in the Western Hemisphere. Approximately how many casualties were there at this great battle?
8. Colonel Joshua Chamberlain and his troops held off several Confederate attempts to take Little Round Top. By what name do we call these troops?
9. What Union General always wore clean white shirts despite the grime of battle?
10. How old was General John Bell Hood when he was appointed to the rank of full general?
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