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Quiz about Identifying Confederate States

Identifying Confederate States Quiz

In this quiz you will be asked to identify which Confederate State the question is asking about.

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

Author
supermanbhc

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
237,619

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
1094

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. In which state is Fort Gaines? Hint

Arkansas

Alabama

South Carolina

Texas

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Question 2 of 10

2. What state was the Battle of Brice's Crossroads fought in? Hint

Tennessee

Mississippi

Arkansas

Alabama

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Question 3 of 10

3. After being built and tested in Alabama, the Confederate submarine CSS Hunley was transported by rail to what state to attempt to sink blockading Union ships? Hint

South Carolina

Virginia

Texas

North Carolina

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Question 4 of 10

4. The Battle of Kennesaw Mountain was fought in which state? Hint

Mississippi

Virginia

Georgia

Tennessee

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Question 5 of 10

5. In which state was Nathan Bedford Forrest born? Hint

Mississippi

Tennessee

Alabama

Arkansas

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which state contained an area known as Mosby's Confederacy? Hint

Virginia

Arkansas

Tennessee

North Carolina

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Question 7 of 10

7. The Battle of Olustee was fought in which southern state? Hint

Georgia

Florida

South Carolina

Alabama

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Question 8 of 10

8. This state had a county secede from the state when the state left the Union. The county was called the "Free State of Winston." Which state was it? Hint

North Carolina

Alabama

Tennessee

Virginia

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which state had a small three gun fort called Battery Robinette which was the site of some of the fiercest fighting in the battle located there? Hint

Virginia

Tennessee

Mississippi

Alabama

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Question 10 of 10

10. This state has a cemetery in its capital that is considered the Arlington of the Confederacy. The cemetery's name is called Hollywood. Which state is it? Hint

North Carolina

Alabama

Virginia

Tennessee

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In which state is Fort Gaines?

Answer: Alabama

Fort Gaines was built to guard Mobile Bay against attack from the sea.

2. What state was the Battle of Brice's Crossroads fought in?

Answer: Mississippi

General Forrest lead his Confederate Cavalry in the Battle of Brice's Crossroads in the state of Mississippi.

3. After being built and tested in Alabama, the Confederate submarine CSS Hunley was transported by rail to what state to attempt to sink blockading Union ships?

Answer: South Carolina

The CSS Hunley was taken to Charleston, South Carolina where it sank the USS Housatonic. It was the first time in history an enemy ship was sunk by a submarine.

4. The Battle of Kennesaw Mountain was fought in which state?

Answer: Georgia

The Battle of Kennesaw Mountain was fought just north of Atlanta, Georgia. Sherman was attempting to destroy J.E. Johnston's Confederate Army and take Atlanta. Though the battle was a Confederate victory, Sherman managed to outflank Johnston and go on to take Atlanta.

5. In which state was Nathan Bedford Forrest born?

Answer: Tennessee

Forrest was born in Bedford County, Tennessee and thats how he obtained his middle name.

6. Which state contained an area known as Mosby's Confederacy?

Answer: Virginia

Mosby's Confederacy was located in the northern part of Virginia behind enemy lines for most of the war.

7. The Battle of Olustee was fought in which southern state?

Answer: Florida

Olustee was the biggest battle fought in the state of Florida. It is famous for having black soldiers fighting there.

8. This state had a county secede from the state when the state left the Union. The county was called the "Free State of Winston." Which state was it?

Answer: Alabama

In the northwestern part of Alabama, Winston County secede from Alabama to form the "Free State Of Winston" when Alabama left the Union.

9. Which state had a small three gun fort called Battery Robinette which was the site of some of the fiercest fighting in the battle located there?

Answer: Mississippi

Battery Robinette was the center of fierce fighting in the Battle of Corinth, which is located in Mississippi.

10. This state has a cemetery in its capital that is considered the Arlington of the Confederacy. The cemetery's name is called Hollywood. Which state is it?

Answer: Virginia

Hollywood Cemetery is in Richmond, Virginia and contains more Confederate soldiers and generals than any other cemetery in the south.

Source: Author supermanbhc

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