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U.S. Civil War II Trivia Quiz

Some more trivia questions about the War Between the States. They are in no chronological order. Enjoy.

A multiple-choice quiz by Jack1331. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
Jack1331

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
53,492

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
1405

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Question 1 of 10

1. The song 'Dixie' referred to the Southern states. Who composed it? Hint

Stephen Foster

Daniel Emmett

A.G. Fields

Jerry Bryant

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who was the oldest officer in the war? Hint

William Wilkens

Nathan Bedford Forrest

Nathaniel Lyon

George Wythe Randolph

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Question 3 of 10

3. Who was the youngest officer in the war? Hint

E.G Baxter

N.B. Forrest

Johnny Clem

Lewis Wallace

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Question 4 of 10

4. What was the most contested (captured, recaptured) town in the war? Hint

Bethesda, Maryland

Hampton Roads, Virginia

Winchester, Virginia

Richmond, Virginia

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who was U.S. Grant's best man when he married? Hint

Robert E. Lee

Orville Grant

Simpson Grant

James Longstreet

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Question 6 of 10

6. What future President did not fight in the Civil War? Hint

Rutherford B. Hayes

Benjamin Harrison

William McKinley

Chester A. Arthur

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Question 7 of 10

7. What is Private John Huff's claim to fame in the Civil War? Hint

He fired the shot that killed JEB Stuart.

The first black soldier killed in the war.

First confederate soldier killed in the war.

He fired the last shot of the war, which was a blank.

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Question 8 of 10

8. Where was the largest cavalry battle fought in the Civil War? Hint

Gettysburg, Pennsylvania

Brandy Station, Virginia

Richmond, Virginia

Manassas, Virginia

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Question 9 of 10

9. In what Civil War battle did the first African American win the Congressional Medal of Honor? Hint

Shiloh

Fort Nox

Fort Wagner

Bull Run

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Question 10 of 10

10. What experience did the commanders of the opposing forces at Fort Sumter have in common? Hint

The Confederate commander was more experienced.

Neither one had any previous experience whatsoever.

The Union Commander was more experienced.

Both had previous military experience.

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The song 'Dixie' referred to the Southern states. Who composed it?

Answer: Daniel Emmett

Emmett, a native Ohioan of Virginia parents wrote the song and music in 1859. Its ironic that it was rumored that Dixie was Abe Lincoln's favorite song.

2. Who was the oldest officer in the war?

Answer: William Wilkens

Major General William Wilkens was 83 when he was commissioned in 1862.

3. Who was the youngest officer in the war?

Answer: E.G Baxter

E.G. Baxter of the 7th Kentucky (Confederate) was 13 years old when he was commissioned a 2nd Lt.

4. What was the most contested (captured, recaptured) town in the war?

Answer: Winchester, Virginia

Winchester, Virginia has the distinction of being the most contested town in the war. It changed hands a total of 76 times.

5. Who was U.S. Grant's best man when he married?

Answer: James Longstreet

Grant married Julia Dent who was introduced to him by her cousin James Longstreet, and who later was best man at their wedding.

6. What future President did not fight in the Civil War?

Answer: Chester A. Arthur

Chester Arthur did not fight in the Civil War. Rutherford B. Hayes attained the rank of Lt. Colonel. Benjamin Harrison attained the rank of Brigadier General. Sgt William McKinley was wounded at the Battle of South Mountain.

7. What is Private John Huff's claim to fame in the Civil War?

Answer: He fired the shot that killed JEB Stuart.

Huff of the 5th Mi Cav' fired the shot that mortally wounded JEB Stuart on May 11th, 1864 at Yellow Tavern, Virginia.

8. Where was the largest cavalry battle fought in the Civil War?

Answer: Brandy Station, Virginia

This battle was fought on June 9, 1863 with about 20,000 soldiers taking part. Although the Confederates held the ground, it was the turning point of the war for the Union cavalry, who up to this point had always been soundly defeated by the Confederates.

9. In what Civil War battle did the first African American win the Congressional Medal of Honor?

Answer: Fort Wagner

Sgt William Carney won his medal in the charge of the 54th Massachusetts Volunteers in the harbor of Charleston, S.C. in July of 1863.

10. What experience did the commanders of the opposing forces at Fort Sumter have in common?

Answer: Both had previous military experience.

Both commanders had previous experience having fought in the Mexican War from 1846 to 1848.

Source: Author Jack1331

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