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The Civil War - Part Z Trivia Quiz

Hi again. This quiz is about dates in the war, people, battles, important events. No spelling.

A multiple-choice quiz by ColMosby. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
ColMosby

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
148,794

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
4316

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Question 1 of 10

1. This Southern city came under siege in May 1863. It was surrendered on July 4, 1863. Hint

Atlanta

Petersburg

Richmond

Vicksburg

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which of these marches started in November 1864? Hint

Gen. Lee's retreat from Petersburg

Gen. Lee's invasion of Maryland

Sherman's march to the sea

Pope's march from Washington to 2nd Manassas

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Question 3 of 10

3. This riot occurred on April 2, 1863. Hint

Nothing noteworthy happened on that date

Draft riot

Bread riot

Baltimore riot

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Question 4 of 10

4. On April 1, 1865 Gen. Lee ordered a CSA Gen. to hold Five Forks at all costs. To whom did he issue this order? Hint

Longstreet

Johnston

Heth

Pickett

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Question 5 of 10

5. Where did CSA Gen. Johnston surrendered the Army of Tennessee in April 1865? Hint

Virginia

North Carolina

South Carolina

Georgia

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Question 6 of 10

6. What event occurred on April 14, 1865 in Charleston, SC? Hint

Gen. Beauregard leaves Fort Sumter

First shots of the Civil War

Raising of US flag over Ft. Sumter

Surrender of Fort Sumter

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Question 7 of 10

7. On December 20, 1860 this state seceded from the Union. Hint

Virginia

Alabama

Texas

South Carolina

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Question 8 of 10

8. On May 24, 1861 James Jackson shot and killed Col. Elmer Ellsworth in Alexandria Va.

True

False

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Question 9 of 10

9. On April 6-7 the battle of Shiloh was fought. What days of the week was it fought on? Hint

Friday/Saturday

Sunday/Monday

Monday/Tuesday

Saturday/Sunday

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Question 10 of 10

10. After the battle of Gettysburg, Gen. Lee offered his resignation to Pres. Davis.

True

False

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. This Southern city came under siege in May 1863. It was surrendered on July 4, 1863.

Answer: Vicksburg

Grant's siege of the city began May 18, 1863 and continued until July 4, 1863. The news of the surrender did not reach Washington until July 7, 1863. The Fourth of July was not celebrated in Vicksburg until 1945.

2. Which of these marches started in November 1864?

Answer: Sherman's march to the sea

Sherman left Atlanta for his march to the sea. He encountered some resistance in Georgia, but on December 22, 1864 he wired President Lincoln and told him he presented him with the city of Savannah as a Christmas gift.

3. This riot occurred on April 2, 1863.

Answer: Bread riot

When the women of Richmond rioted because of the price of flour/bread Pres. Davis mounted a wagon gave a speech and gave them all the money he had in his pockets. He also gave the women 5 minutes to disperse - or troops would open fire on them. They dispersed.

4. On April 1, 1865 Gen. Lee ordered a CSA Gen. to hold Five Forks at all costs. To whom did he issue this order?

Answer: Pickett

When Gen. Lee began his withdrawal from Petersburg he ordered Gen. Pickett to protect the right flank of the army. Gen. Pickett failed to do this and the CSA line was broken.

5. Where did CSA Gen. Johnston surrendered the Army of Tennessee in April 1865?

Answer: North Carolina

He surrendered his army to Sherman at Durham, NC April 26, 1865.

6. What event occurred on April 14, 1865 in Charleston, SC?

Answer: Raising of US flag over Ft. Sumter

The US flag was raised over the fort 4 years to the date after it was taken down. Robert Anderson, who had surrendered the fort, directed the raising of the flag.

7. On December 20, 1860 this state seceded from the Union.

Answer: South Carolina

In a meeting in Charleston, SC Secession's Convention they adopted the ordinance of secession and declared SC an independent republic.

8. On May 24, 1861 James Jackson shot and killed Col. Elmer Ellsworth in Alexandria Va.

Answer: True

When Ellsworth removed the CSA flag from Jackson's inn he shot and killed him. Jackson was killed by one of Ellsworth's men.

9. On April 6-7 the battle of Shiloh was fought. What days of the week was it fought on?

Answer: Sunday/Monday

So the battle was fought early in the week.

10. After the battle of Gettysburg, Gen. Lee offered his resignation to Pres. Davis.

Answer: True

On August 8, 1863 Gen. Lee offered his resignation as commander of ANV who refused it.

Source: Author ColMosby

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