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The Civil War - Part Q Trivia Quiz

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

Author
Colmosby

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
111,372

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
4 / 10

Plays
992

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Question 1 of 10

1. At the battle of Petersburg, Va. a two-brigade division of colored troops was selected to assault the gap made by blowing up the earthworks at the crater. Who was overall in command of these troops (including the white troops)? Hint

Col. Charles Sumner

Col. Robert Shaw

Gen. James Ledlie

Gen. Edward Ferrero

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Question 2 of 10

2. At the 50th reunion at Gettysburg how many CSA veterans attended? Hint

10,237

7,423

8,694

9,541

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Question 3 of 10

3. What was the size of a battle flag for the infantry? Hint

6' X 6'

5' X 5'

6' X 4'

4' X 4 '

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Question 4 of 10

4. What was the name of U.S.Grant's father? Hint

William Grant

Hiram Grant

Jesse Grant

Simpson Grant

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who was the commander of the CSA Army of Tennessee at the battle of Atlanta in July 1864? Hint

Hardee

Hood

Logan

Cheatham

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Question 6 of 10

6. Who ordered that when Col. Mosby's men were captured they would be hung? Hint

U.S. Grant

Sherman

Lincoln

Sheridan

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Question 7 of 10

7. Thomas Rose led the escape from Libby Prison. What was his rank at the time of the escape? Hint

Major

Captain

Colonel

General

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Question 8 of 10

8. When the CSA Secret Service approved the raid on New York City and the use of "Greek Fire" only one conspirator was captured. Who was he? Hint

Martin

Cobb

Barnum

Kennedy

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Question 9 of 10

9. What post in the CSA Government did Alexander Stephens hold? Hint

President

Secretary of War

Vice-President

Secretary of the Treasury

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Question 10 of 10

10. In what year was Gen. Grant's monument opened in New york City? Hint

1895

1890

1892

1888

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

Answer: Gen. James Ledlie

Gen. James Ledlie was a drunkard and an uncourageous man. He gained his rank through influential friends. Less than two weeks prior to this he lain on the ground drunk, as his troops attacked CSA lines and suffered 841 casualties.

2. At the 50th reunion at Gettysburg how many CSA veterans attended?

Answer: 8,694

Attending the 50th reunion 8,694 CSA veterans came. Attending the 75th reunion 486 CSA veterans came.

3. What was the size of a battle flag for the infantry?

Answer: 6' X 6'

The size was much the same on both sides. The 6'x 6' was standard for the infantry. The cavalry and mounted riflemen units carried a much smaller flag than those serving on foot.

4. What was the name of U.S.Grant's father?

Answer: Jesse Grant

U.S. Grant was the first child of Jesse Root Grant and Hannah Simpson Grant born in Point Pleasant, Ohio.

5. Who was the commander of the CSA Army of Tennessee at the battle of Atlanta in July 1864?

Answer: Hood

Hardee was a Corps commander and attacked the Union troops. When Hood arrived he ordered a frontal attack on the Union positions led by Benjamin Cheatham. This attacked failed with Hood losing about 8,000 men.

6. Who ordered that when Col. Mosby's men were captured they would be hung?

Answer: U.S. Grant

There was an agreement on exchange of prisoners but the North and South occasionally held prisoners of war as hostages in retaliation for some actions taken by the other side. When 7 of Col. Mosby's men were captured and executed, he, in turn, had his Union prisoners select 7 from their ranks and had them executed.

7. Thomas Rose led the escape from Libby Prison. What was his rank at the time of the escape?

Answer: Colonel

He led the escape on February 9, 1864 leading 109 men through a tunnel that came out on a Richmond street. Col. Rose was recaptured but exchanged as a prisoner in July 1864 and took part in the battles of Franklin and Nashville Tn. He resigned from the army in 1894.

8. When the CSA Secret Service approved the raid on New York City and the use of "Greek Fire" only one conspirator was captured. Who was he?

Answer: Kennedy

Robert Kennedy was the only conspirator captured and was hung on March 25,1864.

9. What post in the CSA Government did Alexander Stephens hold?

Answer: Vice-President

He was a contender for the Presidency losing to Jefferson Davis. He was chosen to be Vice-President. Although 5'7" he never weighed more than 100 pounds.

10. In what year was Gen. Grant's monument opened in New york City?

Answer: 1895

On April 27,1895 a parade through the city was held to open the monument and proved to be the most popular attraction in New York.

Source: Author Colmosby

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