Confederate Generals Trivia Quiz

Answer: Master

In Southern slang, it was a term of respect for a person of high standing such as a plantation owner or the like. Mister or Mr. would also be applicable.

Answer: War Horse

Longstreet was R. E. Lee's senior lieutenant general. He was slow and plodding, but fierce in battle as a defensive specialist. A horse is not noted for high intelligence but Longstreet was a mule in determination and endurance.

Answer: William

All were Confederate generals named Jackson. William Lowther Jackson was a second cousin of Stonewall. His nickname probably comes from his failure to match the exploits of his famous cousin. There was also a Confederate general by the name of William Hicks Jackson, also known as "Red".

Answer: Grumble

Cited as the best outpost officer in the cavalry, he lost his command over the disagreement with Stuart and then lost his life in the Battle of Piedmont in 1864.

Answer: The Eyes of the Army

After his death at Yellow Tavern in 1864, he became a legend as one of the greatest cavalry leaders in U.S. history. He was as successful as his friend, Stonewall Jackson.

Answer: False

He succeeded Stonewall Jackson in command of the 2nd Corps of the Army of Northern Virginia. He was an able leader but failed to be aggressive at the Battle of Gettysburg with disasterous results. He was not the least bit sensitive about the loss of his limb and often made light of it.

Answer: True

He was nicknamed to distinguish him from his first cousin, General Fitzhugh Lee. He was a cavalry officer in the Army of Northern Viginia under his father. He became the youngest Confederate major general in 1864.

Answer: True

He graduated first in his class from the Military Academy in 1854. He served as an engineer officer in his father's army.

Answer: False

He was not related, but he was the youngest lieutenant general of the Confederacy at the age of 30. From South Carolina, he took command of John Hood's Corps of the Army of Tennessee in June of 1864. General Edwin Gray Lee of Virginia was also no relative of Robert E. Lee.

Answer: Ambrose Powell

He commanded the 3rd Corps in Lee's Army. He was able and aggressive, but at times, subject to illnesses real or imagined. Too bad for the Rebs that he was incapacitated in an ambulance wagon at Gettysburg.

Answer: Nathan Bedford Forrest

Some claim a Union general said this, but it is much more credible that Forrest did. He was a brilliant cavalry leader, making lightening-fast strikes and daring raids. He continually defeated superior Union forces until the end of the war.

Answer: States Rights

He graduated from Harvard University Law School in 1854 and took command of General Bernard Bee's brigade after the latter's death at the First Manassas Battle. It is my understanding that he was simply called S.R. or maybe I'd rather be Rights than Wrongs. I guess that's the gist of it.

Answer: John Brown

He was three times elected U.S. Senator from Georgia and Governor of that state (1886-1890). He was the first commander-in-chief of the United Confederate Veterans (1891-1904). The name of John Brown was detested in the South, but it sure didn't hurt him none.

Answer: Daniel H. Hill

Taylor was the son of General and President Zachary Taylor. Hampton was the grandson of General Hampton Wade of the War of 1812. Yet, only Daniel H. Hill had prior military training. He was a graduate of the celebrated West Point class of 1842.

Answer: William J. Hardee

Along with Stonewall Jackson and James Longstreet, he was considered one of the three most outstanding Confederate corps commanders. He refused command of the Army of Tennesse due to his lack of confidence in General John Bell Hood.

Answer: Henry Heth

Contrary to orders, he advanced four brigades against the cavalry of Union General John Buford. As a result, he was severely wounded.

Answer: The Bishop-Militant

He graduated from West Point in 1827. He became an Episcopal minister and Missionary Bishop of the Southwest. He was killed at Pine Mountain in battle in 1864. He was not related to ex-President Polk, and Confederate General Gideon Pillow was a close friend of that ex-President.

Answer: Albert Sidney Johnston of Texas

He was born in Kentucky. He went to Texas in 1836 and became chief commander of the Texas Army. He was killed at the Battle of Shiloh in 1862.

Answer: Old Pap

He was born in 1809 and was a brigadier general of volunteers in the War with Mexico in 1846. He was also Governor of Missouri (1853-1857).

Answer: Edmund Smith

He picked up his nickname at West Point because he was born in Florida. In 1864, he was in command of the Trans-Mississippi Department as a full general.