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John A. Logan -- Forgotten Hero Quiz

In his own time, John A. Logan was as famous as Grant, Sherman and Sheridan. But modern historians have tended to neglect the role this great American played both during the Civil War and the period of Reconstruction that followed.

A multiple-choice quiz by daver852. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
daver852

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
94,570

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

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473

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Question 1 of 10

1. What was Logan's nickname? Hint

Black Jack

The Prairie Napoleon.

Gentleman Johnnie

Old Blood and Guts

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Question 2 of 10

2. Logan came from an area called "Little Egypt." Where is it? Hint

Southern Illinois

Southern Indiana

Northeast Ohio

Western New York

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Question 3 of 10

3. When did Logan first assume command of the Army of the Tennessee? Hint

March 1, 1863

July 27, 1864

April 14, 1865

July 22, 1864

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Question 4 of 10

4. Logan performed brilliantly at the Battle of Atlanta and inflicted a crushing defeat on Confederate General John Bell Hood. What was his reward? Hint

He was promoted

He was court-martialed

Praised in a speech by Lincoln

He was demoted.

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Question 5 of 10

5. Logan and Sherman were bitter enemies for many years. How did Logan get his "revenge" on Sherman? Hint

Demounced him in a popular pamphlet

Challenged him to a duel

Cut his salary

Had an affair with his daughter

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Question 6 of 10

6. What Union veteran's organization did Logan serve as Commander-in-Chief until his death in 1886? Hint

The Grand Army of the Republic

The Blue Band

The Sons of Liberty

The Society of the Sons of Columbia

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Question 7 of 10

7. What holiday is Logan credited with starting? Hint

Thanksgiving

Labor Day

Memorial Day

Armistice Day

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Question 8 of 10

8. Logan opposed the impeachment of Andrew Johnson.

True

False

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Question 9 of 10

9. Logan ran unsuccessfully for Vice President on the Republican ticket in 1884. Who was his running mate? Hint

Cornelius Vanderbilt

Horace Greeley

James G. Blaine

Ulysses S. Grant

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Question 10 of 10

10. Logan died on December 26, 1886. What did his son, John A. Logan, Jr., do in 1899 that would have made his father proud? Hint

Was elected to the U.S. Senate

Wrote his father's biography

Was promoted to Major General

Won the Medal of Honor

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What was Logan's nickname?

Answer: Black Jack

2. Logan came from an area called "Little Egypt." Where is it?

Answer: Southern Illinois

Little Egypt comprised of the 16 southernmost counties of Illinois and is both geographically and culturally part of the South. Many people wanted to break away from the rest of Illinois, form their own state, and join the Confederacy. Logan's pro-Union stance was vital in keeping this strategic area loyal to the North.

3. When did Logan first assume command of the Army of the Tennessee?

Answer: July 22, 1864

Logan became commanding officer of the Army of the Tennessee following the death of Major General James McPherson at the Battle of Peach Tree Creek.

4. Logan performed brilliantly at the Battle of Atlanta and inflicted a crushing defeat on Confederate General John Bell Hood. What was his reward?

Answer: He was demoted.

Despite the fact that Sherman described him as "perfect in battle," Logan's longstanding rival, General George H. Thomas, convinced Sherman to give command of the Army of the Tennessee to O. O. Howard.
Logan returned to his command of the Army's XV Corps, but Fighting Joe Hooker was so angered by Howard's promotion that he resigned his command.

5. Logan and Sherman were bitter enemies for many years. How did Logan get his "revenge" on Sherman?

Answer: Cut his salary

Returning to Congress after the War, Logan used his position as Chairman of the House Military Affairs Committee to reduce Sherman's $19,000 a year salary as head of the Army in 1870.

6. What Union veteran's organization did Logan serve as Commander-in-Chief until his death in 1886?

Answer: The Grand Army of the Republic

7. What holiday is Logan credited with starting?

Answer: Memorial Day

In 1868, as Commander-in-Chief of the GAR, Logan issued orders that a day be set aside to decorate the graves of fallen comrades with flowers. The first "official" Memorial Day observance took place in Carbondale, Illinois.

8. Logan opposed the impeachment of Andrew Johnson.

Answer: False

Logan regarded Johnson as a traitor and probably would have prefered to see him hanged than impeached. Logan was one of seven House members who served on the Impeachment Committee.

9. Logan ran unsuccessfully for Vice President on the Republican ticket in 1884. Who was his running mate?

Answer: James G. Blaine

The election of 1884 was one of the closest, and dirtiest, in U.S. history. A swing of a few thousand votes in New York state would have given the Blaine-Logan ticket the victory.

10. Logan died on December 26, 1886. What did his son, John A. Logan, Jr., do in 1899 that would have made his father proud?

Answer: Won the Medal of Honor

John A. Logan, Jr., was killed in action and awarded the Medal of Honor during the Phillipine Insurrection in 1899.

Source: Author daver852

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