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The Civil War - Part I Trivia Quiz

Another mix of questions about the Civil War. Keep on playing and let me know what you think of them. Have fun.

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

Author
ColMosby

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
99,933

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
1655

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Question 1 of 10

1. The rank insignia for CSA Generals all grades was found on the collar?

True

False

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Question 2 of 10

2. The CSA Conscription Act was enacted in April ,1862. What was the age of the men it would apply to? Hint

18-45

18-35

17-50

16-60

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Question 3 of 10

3. Scalawags were native Southern politicians who joined the Republican party after the war?

True

False

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which of these regiments was NOT part of the Irish Brigade? Hint

63rd New York

114th Pennsylvania

28th Massachusetts

88th New York

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Question 5 of 10

5. This "Machine Gun" was produced by the CSA. Name it? Hint

Gatling

CSA Gun

Coffee Mill Gun

Williams

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Question 6 of 10

6. In 1861, due to the military disasters at Bull Run and Ball's Bluff, the Union Congress created the committee on the Conduct of the War. Who was the first Gen. to face this committee? Hint

Gen. Stone

Gen. Sigel

Gen. Fitz John Porter

Gen. McClelland

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which of these persons or groups were confined to the "Old Capitol Prison?" Hint

Rose O'Neal

Henry Wirz

All

Lincoln Conspirators

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who commanded the CSA forces during the battle on "Monocacy River?" Hint

Gen. Jackson

Gen. Early

Gen. Pickett

Gen. Longstreet

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Question 9 of 10

9. On July 27, 1861 this Gen. replaced Gen. McDowell. Name him? Hint

Pope

Hooker

Burnside

McClellan

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Question 10 of 10

10. After his capture in May 1865 CSA President Davis was confined to this prison. Hint

Old Captial Prison

Dry Tortugas Prison

Casemate #2

Fort Monroe

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The rank insignia for CSA Generals all grades was found on the collar?

Answer: True

The rank insignia for generals was found on the collar. For all grades, it consisted of three stars encircled by a wreath.

2. The CSA Conscription Act was enacted in April ,1862. What was the age of the men it would apply to?

Answer: 18-35

Under this Act all healthy white men between the ages of 18/35 were liable for a three-year term of service. This act also extended the terms of enlistment for all one-year soldiers to three years. In February, 1864, the age limits were extended to range between 17/50.

3. Scalawags were native Southern politicians who joined the Republican party after the war?

Answer: True

These men advocated the acceptance of and compliance with congressional Reconstruction. Two of the most prominent ex-Confederates to join were James Longstreet and John S. Mosby.

4. Which of these regiments was NOT part of the Irish Brigade?

Answer: 114th Pennsylvania

The Irish Brigade was commanded by Gen. Thomas Meagher. It consisted of the 63rd NY, 69th NY, 88th NY, 28th Mass., 116th Pa.

5. This "Machine Gun" was produced by the CSA. Name it?

Answer: Williams

The single-barreled Williams gun was a rapid-fire weapon developed in the CSA . It was a hand-cranked light artillery piece that fired 1.46 caliber rounds.

6. In 1861, due to the military disasters at Bull Run and Ball's Bluff, the Union Congress created the committee on the Conduct of the War. Who was the first Gen. to face this committee?

Answer: Gen. Stone

Gen. Stone was the first to be called before the committee. Although he was the overall commander of the Union forces defeated at Ball's Bluff he had almost nothing to do with the battle and was nowhere near the battle. He was arrested in February 1862 and spent 189 days in prison. He never did find out what charges were made against him.

7. Which of these persons or groups were confined to the "Old Capitol Prison?"

Answer: All

The prison held all the above... also CSA Generals, Northern political prisoners, blockade runners and spies.

8. Who commanded the CSA forces during the battle on "Monocacy River?"

Answer: Gen. Early

He was in command of the CSA 2nd Corp when they set out in June 1864. He crossed the Potomac River and headed for Washington. He faced Union Gen. Lewis Wallace at the Monocacy River near Frederick, Md.

9. On July 27, 1861 this Gen. replaced Gen. McDowell. Name him?

Answer: McClellan

After the defeat in the 1st Battle of Bull Run (Manassas) Pres. Lincoln replaced McDowell with McClellan who had gained national fame by taking credit for two of the few Union victories in the first year of the war, Rich Mountain and Corrick's Ford in western Virginia.

10. After his capture in May 1865 CSA President Davis was confined to this prison.

Answer: Fort Monroe

He spent 720 days of imprisonment there. A light was kept on 24 hours a day in his cell and he could not leave the cell for any reason.

Source: Author ColMosby

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