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Quiz about The Civil War In The Indian nations

The Civil War In The Indian nations Quiz

This quiz deals only with the civil war in present day Oklahoma, then known as Indian Territory.

A multiple-choice quiz by Spondulix1122. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
Spondulix1122

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
388,569

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Very Difficult

Avg Score
3 / 10

Plays
159

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Question 1 of 10

1. The Confederate Indian Commissioner who negotiated treaties with the various tribes located in Indian Territory was? Hint

Albert Pike

Douglas Cooper

Clem Rogers

General Samuel Bell Maxey

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Question 2 of 10

2. This full-blood Creek councilman remained loyal to the Union and organized approximately 5,000 loyal Indians to abandon the Creek Agency after burning it down, and headed north for the safety of Kansas in Nov. 1861. Hint

George Washington Grayson

Tandy Walker

Opothleyohola

Pleasant Porter

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Question 3 of 10

3. What was the name of the first engagement in the Indian Nations fought on November 19, 1861? Hint

The Battle of Round Mountain

The Battle of Bird Creek

The Battle of Chustenahlah (patriot Hills)

The Battle of Cabin Creek

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Question 4 of 10

4. A Confederate artillery company's cannons were all captured in this battle. Hint

First Cabin Creek

Old Fort Wayne

Honey springs

Fort Gibson

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Question 5 of 10

5. The capture of a Federal supply train of 200 wagons at Cabin Creek resulted in this request by General Richard Gano from the spoils. Hint

Cans of oysters

Barrel of liquor

Bolts of cloth

Two black women for slaves

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Question 6 of 10

6. Fought on July 17, 1863, this was the largest battle fought by the Indian Nations during the war. Hint

Honey Springs

Old Fort Wayne

Second Cabin Creek

Flat Rock

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Question 7 of 10

7. The engagement on June 15, 1864 at Pleasant Bluff resulted in the capture of this steamboat: Hint

The Sultana

The Banjo

The J.R. Ewing

The J. R. Williams

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Question 8 of 10

8. Stand Watie was sued after the war by sutlers for the loss of goods captured during the second battle of Cabin Creek. What was the ultimate result for Watie? Hint

Becoming an outlaw

Losing in the U.S. Supreme Court

Winning in the U.S. Supreme Court

Leaving the country

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Question 9 of 10

9. On Sept. 16, 1864 a battle took place between Confederate Generals Gano's and Waties force of 2,000 men and Federal troops of Captain Edgar Barker's combined force of 200 men at: Hint

Grand Saline

Flat Rock

Webber's Falls

Green Leaf Prairie

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Question 10 of 10

10. Howell's 11th Texas Artillery was one of only two artillery companies stationed in the Indian Nations, the other was? Hint

Folsom's Light Battery of the Indian Brigade

Ross's Light Battery of Cherokee Artillery

Lee's Light Battery of Texas Artillery

Roger's Light Battery fo the Indian Brigade

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The Confederate Indian Commissioner who negotiated treaties with the various tribes located in Indian Territory was?

Answer: Albert Pike

Albert Pike agreed on behalf of the Confederate States to continue their annual payments as promised them by the United States. Various tribes would also be recognized as sovereign nations, nor would they be required to serve outside of Indian Territory.

Answer: Opothleyohola

Opothleyohola fought against Andrew Jackson during the Red Stick war. As a result he had sworn to never raise the hatchet against the government again. He led a large group of Indian men, women and children and what belongings they could carry out of the Indian Nations to the relative safety of Kansas.

3. What was the name of the first engagement in the Indian Nations fought on November 19, 1861?

Answer: The Battle of Round Mountain

The location of the battle of Round Mountain is controversial to this day. There are two contending locations, one near present day Yale OK, the other in the Keystone area.

4. A Confederate artillery company's cannons were all captured in this battle.

Answer: Old Fort Wayne

Howell's 11th Texas field battery was captured at Old Fort Wayne when General James Blunt ordered the Second Kansas Cavalry to charge it. The Confederate forces being hard pressed were in retreat, but the guns could not be removed from the field due to the killing of most of the battery's horses.

5. The capture of a Federal supply train of 200 wagons at Cabin Creek resulted in this request by General Richard Gano from the spoils.

Answer: Two black women for slaves

Confederate forces under General Richard Gano and Stand Watie captured a wagon train from Fort Scott Ks. attempting to resupply Fort Blunt. (Gibson) On board the train were about 50 black women who wanted to travel to Fort Blunt where the 1st. Colored Ks. Infantry were located.

6. Fought on July 17, 1863, this was the largest battle fought by the Indian Nations during the war.

Answer: Honey Springs

General James Blunt with 3,000 men left Fort Gibson and attacked a larger number of confederate under General Douglas cooper at Honey Springs. With twice as many men and on the defensive, the confederates lost the battle. According to Cooper because of the "worthlessness of our ammunition."

7. The engagement on June 15, 1864 at Pleasant Bluff resulted in the capture of this steamboat:

Answer: The J. R. Williams

The J.R. Williams was attempting to resupply Fort Gibson when Confederate general Stand Watie ambushed it on the Arkansas River, capturing and burning the boat after removing as much of its supplies as they could carry.

8. Stand Watie was sued after the war by sutlers for the loss of goods captured during the second battle of Cabin Creek. What was the ultimate result for Watie?

Answer: Winning in the U.S. Supreme Court

General Stand Watie Shared command of the Cabin Creek fight with General Richard Gano, even thought he was the senior officer present. Gano was never sued.

9. On Sept. 16, 1864 a battle took place between Confederate Generals Gano's and Waties force of 2,000 men and Federal troops of Captain Edgar Barker's combined force of 200 men at:

Answer: Flat Rock

While guarding a hay detail north of Fort Gibson, Captain Edgar Barker was surprised by the large Confederate force. Barker responded by ordering anyone with a horse to mount and attempt to break threw the confederate line. A small group managed to do so including Captain Barker. The Black troops were not so lucky; left on their own all but 4 captured men were killed.

10. Howell's 11th Texas Artillery was one of only two artillery companies stationed in the Indian Nations, the other was?

Answer: Lee's Light Battery of Texas Artillery

Lee's Battery was formed in April 1863, just in time for the fight at Honey Springs. It consisted of three 6-pounder mountain howitzers and one 2.25 rifled gun.

Source: Author Spondulix1122

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