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The Civil War - Part J Trivia Quiz

Guess I'll try again. A mix about the Civil War. No spelling questions. I don't think they belong in a quiz.

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

Author
Colmosby

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
101,957

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
968

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Question 1 of 10

1. Abraham Lincoln was born near this town in Kentucky. Hint

Frankfort, Ky.

Hodgenville, Ky.

Badgersville, Ky.

Hanksburg, Ky.

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Question 2 of 10

2. The CSA Fort Henry was on what River? Hint

Mississippi

Cumberland

Ohio

Tennessee

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Question 3 of 10

3. At the battle of South Mountain, Md. two future U. S. Presidents were present. One was Rutherford B. Hayes who was wounded. Who was the other who as at the battle as a supply Sgt.? Hint

Grant

Arthur

Garfield

McKinley

4. Albert Sidney Johnston graduated from West Point in 1826. He resigned his commission in 1834 to tend to his terminally ill wife. When the war began, he returned to the Union army as a Brig.Gen. but resigned when his state left the Union. He considered himself a native of what state? Hint

Texas

Mississippi

Kentucky

Virginia

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Question 5 of 10

5. On September 11, 1863 a foreign fleet entered New York Harbor. What country was it from? Hint

England

Spain

France

Russia

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Question 6 of 10

6. In the "Trent Affair" two CSA envoys were taken from the British Steamer "Trent". Who were they? Hint

Slidell-Higgins

Higgins-Morse

Mason-Slidell

Mason-Morse

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Question 7 of 10

7. Prior to the First Battle of "Bull Run" (1st Battle of Manassas) there was a skirmish at this Ford on July 18, 1861. Name it. Hint

Bull Run Ford

Potomac Ford

Manassas Ford

Blackburn's Ford

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Question 8 of 10

8. The CSA "Louisiana Tigers" were under the command of this major. Who was he? Hint

Greene

Batan

Wheat

Kendall

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Question 9 of 10

9. Four days prior to his death at "Yellow Tavern" Gen. Stuart engaged Gen. Sheridan in this cavalry battle. Name it. Hint

Richie's Tavern

Richmond

Todd's Tavern

The Wilderness

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Question 10 of 10

10. Prior to the battle of Peachtree Creek, Ga. Gen. Johnston was replaced by President Davis with this Gen. Name him. Hint

Longstreet

Hood

Thomas

Gordan

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Abraham Lincoln was born near this town in Kentucky.

Answer: Hodgenville, Ky.

He was born February 12, 1809. His father was Thomas Lincoln, his mother Nancy Hanks. They moved to Indiana when he was 7 years old. His mother died in 1818. His father moved him to a farm in Illinois in 1830.

2. The CSA Fort Henry was on what River?

Answer: Tennessee

Located on the Tennessee River just south of Kentucky. CSA Gen. Tilghman was commander of the troops at the fort. He was forced to surrender the fort on February 6, 1862.

3. At the battle of South Mountain, Md. two future U. S. Presidents were present. One was Rutherford B. Hayes who was wounded. Who was the other who as at the battle as a supply Sgt.?

Answer: McKinley

McKinley was a Sgt. at the time in supplies.

Answer: Texas

He was born in Kentucky but had moved to Texas in 1836 after his wife's death. When the war started, he considered himself a Texan and followed his state out of the Union. Though he resigned his command in California he stayed at his post until a replacement arrived.

5. On September 11, 1863 a foreign fleet entered New York Harbor. What country was it from?

Answer: Russia

England and France had hoped the U.S. Government would be compelled to divide its territory. Both countries had openly considered recognizing the CSA as an independent country. Russia was the only major European power to side with the Union.

6. In the "Trent Affair" two CSA envoys were taken from the British Steamer "Trent". Who were they?

Answer: Mason-Slidell

They had been sent to England to gain support for the CSA. When they were taken off the "Trent", England sent an ultimatum to the United States to surrender the two and apologize for the kidnapping, or go to war.

7. Prior to the First Battle of "Bull Run" (1st Battle of Manassas) there was a skirmish at this Ford on July 18, 1861. Name it.

Answer: Blackburn's Ford

On July 18 Union Gen. Tyler's brigade, arrived near Blackburn's Ford on Bull Run Creek. They engaged CSA troops under the command of Col. James Longstreet. Tyler had been ordered not to bring on a general engagement and withdrew his troops. Three days later the "1st Battle of Manassas" occured.

8. The CSA "Louisiana Tigers" were under the command of this major. Who was he?

Answer: Wheat

Maj. Roberdeau Wheat commanded the unit. Their nickname was "wharf rats" because a large number of them came from the New Orleans waterfront.They also wore the Zouave uniform.

9. Four days prior to his death at "Yellow Tavern" Gen. Stuart engaged Gen. Sheridan in this cavalry battle. Name it.

Answer: Todd's Tavern

On May 7 they engaged each other in a cavalry battle. The CSA was forced to retire, but had accomplised their mission by slowing down Union columns which allowed Gen. Lee to reach Spotsylvania Court House which gave him the important edge for the battle there.

10. Prior to the battle of Peachtree Creek, Ga. Gen. Johnston was replaced by President Davis with this Gen. Name him.

Answer: Hood

On July 17, 1864 Gen. Johnston was replaced by Gen. Hood. The battle took place July 20, 1864. Hood adopted Johnston's plan but his attack was delayed and some thought the change of command had delayed the battle which gave Union Gen. Thomas time to move his troops across the creek and into position.

Source: Author Colmosby

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