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The Civil War - Part D Quiz Challenge - How Much Do You Know? | U.S. History

The questions will only be about the year 1864. Have fun and let me know what you think.

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

Author
Colmosby

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
96,765

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

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1232

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Question 1 of 10

1. The Union cavalry under his command set out to raid Richmond, Va. on February 28,1864. Hint

Sheridan

Kilpatrick

Pleasants

Pleasanton

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Question 2 of 10

2. What CSA Lt-Gen led the troops at the battle of Cedar Creek on October 19, 1864? Hint

John B. Hood

Jubal Early

Sterling Price

Wade Hampton

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Question 3 of 10

3. This CSA Maj.Gen. defeats the Union army at the battle of New Market, Va. on May 15, 1864. Hint

Beauregard

Breckinridge

Polk

Imboden

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Question 4 of 10

4. If a man was conscripted into the Union army he could pay a fee to avoid serving. How much did he have to pay? Hint

$100

$300

$500

$200

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Question 5 of 10

5. This CSA cavalry commander attacked Fort Pillow on April 12, 1864. Hint

F. Lee

Stuart

Forrest

Hampton

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Question 6 of 10

6. This CSA raider is killed in a ambush on October 26, 1864. Hint

"Bloody" Bill Anderson

John Mosby

William Quantrill

John Morgan

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Question 7 of 10

7. On March 21, 1864 President Lincoln approves an act of Congress enabling two territories to become states. Hint

Nevada-Utah

Colorado-Idaho

Colorado-Nevada

Utah-Idaho

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Question 8 of 10

8. On July 30, 1864 his CSA cavalry enter Chambersburg, Pa. Who was it? Hint

McCausland

F. Lee

Mosby

Hampton

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Question 9 of 10

9. On June 3, 1864 Grant made his assualt on Cold Harbor and lost how many men in one hour? Hint

10,000

5000

7000

3000

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Question 10 of 10

10. On February 9, 1864 how many Union officers escaped from Libby Prison in Richmond, Va.? Hint

109

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The Union cavalry under his command set out to raid Richmond, Va. on February 28,1864.

Answer: Kilpatrick

Brig-Gen Judson Kilpatrick led 3500 troopers on an ambitious raid against Richmond, Va. He angered his commander, Gen. Alfred Pleasanton, because he submitted his plan for the raid directly to Lincoln and Stanton. The raid failed.

2. What CSA Lt-Gen led the troops at the battle of Cedar Creek on October 19, 1864?

Answer: Jubal Early

With 8800 infantry and 1200 cavalry Gen. Early surprised Union Gen. Sheridan's 30,000 troops.

3. This CSA Maj.Gen. defeats the Union army at the battle of New Market, Va. on May 15, 1864.

Answer: Breckinridge

Gen. John Breckinridge attacks Sigel and defeats him. Included in the CSA force were 247 cadets from VMI.

4. If a man was conscripted into the Union army he could pay a fee to avoid serving. How much did he have to pay?

Answer: $300

$300 fee which gave an exemption until his name was called again.

5. This CSA cavalry commander attacked Fort Pillow on April 12, 1864.

Answer: Forrest

Bedford Forrest stormed the fort. Union soldiers subsequently claim that Gen. Forrest had the black troops killed on purpose.

6. This CSA raider is killed in a ambush on October 26, 1864.

Answer: "Bloody" Bill Anderson

Anderson is ambushed near Richmond, Missouri.

7. On March 21, 1864 President Lincoln approves an act of Congress enabling two territories to become states.

Answer: Colorado-Nevada

This act was approved in spite of their small populations.

8. On July 30, 1864 his CSA cavalry enter Chambersburg, Pa. Who was it?

Answer: McCausland

He demanded $500,000 cash or $100,000 in gold in exchange for not burning down the town. The money was not paid so Chambersburg was put to the torch.

9. On June 3, 1864 Grant made his assualt on Cold Harbor and lost how many men in one hour?

Answer: 7000

Three Union corps went against Gen. Lee's defenses at 0430 hrs. The assualt was not called off by Grant until noon.

10. On February 9, 1864 how many Union officers escaped from Libby Prison in Richmond, Va.?

Answer: 109

Of the 109 men who escaped, 59 reached Union lines, 48 were recaptured, and 2 drowned.

Source: Author Colmosby

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