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The Civil War - Part V Trivia Quiz

I'll try to make this quiz easy. A mix of questions on the war. People, places, battles, and what not. Have fun.

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

Author
ColMosby

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
130,363

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
2621

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. The men of the " The Black Hats" were from the Iron Brigade?

True

False

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Question 2 of 10

2. This CSA General said " It is my opinion that no 15,000 men can take that position." Who was it? Hint

Pickett

Mclaws

Pettigrew

Longstreet

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Question 3 of 10

3. At the battle of Cedar Creek, Va. Gen. Early attacked what Union Gen.? Hint

Grant

Sheridan

Hooker

Pleasonton

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Question 4 of 10

4. What was the highest military rank Gen. Grant achieved during the Civil War? Hint

General-in-Chief

General

Major General

Lt . General

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Question 5 of 10

5. During Gen. Pickett's charge, what position in the line did Gen. Armistead's brigade take? Hint

Behind Kemper

Front of Garnett

Front of Kemper

Behind Garnett

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Question 6 of 10

6. Fort Warren was a Union prison?

True

False

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Question 7 of 10

7. At the battle of New Market, Va. who was the commanding CSA General? Hint

Breckinridge

Jones

Jackson

Beauregard

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Question 8 of 10

8. Robert E. Lee was once the superintendent of West Point?

True

False

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Question 9 of 10

9. Union Gen. G.H. Thomas was born in what state? Hint

Ohio

New York

Virginia

South Carolina

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Question 10 of 10

10. What day of the week did Gen. Jackson die? Hint

Friday

Monday

Thursday

Sunday

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The men of the " The Black Hats" were from the Iron Brigade?

Answer: True

During the Battle of Gettysburg, they captured the first CSA General, James J. Archer. His friend Gen. Doubleday was in command of the troops that captured him.

2. This CSA General said " It is my opinion that no 15,000 men can take that position." Who was it?

Answer: Longstreet

Prior to Gen. Pickett's charge, Gen. Longstreet told Gen. Lee that having been in the army he thought that the attack would fail. He wanted to attack the Union right, not the center on the line.

3. At the battle of Cedar Creek, Va. Gen. Early attacked what Union Gen.?

Answer: Sheridan

With about 8,800 infantry and 1,200 cavalry he attacked 30,000 Union troops commanded by Gen. Sherdian.

4. What was the highest military rank Gen. Grant achieved during the Civil War?

Answer: Lt . General

When Grant was commissioned Lt. General in a reorganization which made him general-in chief of the U.S. armies. Gen. Halleck his predecessor, was appointed chief-of-staff.

5. During Gen. Pickett's charge, what position in the line did Gen. Armistead's brigade take?

Answer: Behind Garnett

He was positioned behind Gen. Garnett's brigade, Kemper on the right, Garnett on the left.

6. Fort Warren was a Union prison?

Answer: True

It was located on George's Island in Boston Harbor.

7. At the battle of New Market, Va. who was the commanding CSA General?

Answer: Breckinridge

Gen. Breckinridge put together a force of about 4,500 men including 247 VMI cadets. The cadets made a charge and 10 were killed 45 wounded. A Hall of Valor was erected in New Market for the VMI cadets.

8. Robert E. Lee was once the superintendent of West Point?

Answer: True

He began in 1852 and was the uncle of Fitzhugh Lee who later became a CSA Gen. He almost expelled him for "Behavior not becoming an officer and gentleman".

9. Union Gen. G.H. Thomas was born in what state?

Answer: Virginia

Although born in Virginia he choose to remain loyal to the Union. He earned the nickmane "The Rock of Chickamauga".

10. What day of the week did Gen. Jackson die?

Answer: Sunday

He died 10 May, 1863. Gen. Jackson was deeply religious. When told by the doctors there was no hope he told them "he had hoped to die on a Sunday".

Source: Author ColMosby

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