American Civil War Quiz

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1.

When was the First Battle of Bull Run fought on?
- A.
  
  July 1, 1861
- B.
  
  April 30, 1863
- C.
  
  June 25, 1862
- D.
  
  May 5, 1861
2.

Who was the victor inthe Battle of Fort Henry?
- A.
  
  Inconclusive
- B.
  
  Union victory
- C.
  
  Confederate victory
- D.
  
  Inconclusive (Union strategic victory)
3.

Where was the Battle of Fort Donelson fought?
- A.
  
  Malvern Hill
- B.
  
  Washington County
- C.
  
  Hardin County
- D.
  
  Stewart County
4.

What was the Battle of Shiloh also known as?
- A.
  
  Marye's Heights
- B.
  
  Sharpsburg
- C.
  
  Pittsburgh Landing
- D.
  
  French's Field
5.

How many battles were fought in the Seven Day's Battle?
- A.
  
  9
- B.
  
  7
- C.
  
  6
- D.
  
  4
6.

Who was the Union principal commander at the Second Battle of Bull Run?
- A.
  
  Major General John Pope
- B.
  
  Major General Ulysses S. Grant
- C.
  
  General Robert E. Lee
- D.
  
  Major General Edwin Sumner
7.

Where was the Battle of Antietam fought?
- A.
  
  Adams County
- B.
  
  Catoosa County
- C.
  
  Washington County
- D.
  
  Hardin County
8.

What battle was also known as Marye's Heights?
- A.
  
  Seven Day's Battle
- B.
  
  Battle of Fredericksburg
- C.
  
  Battle of Chancellorsville
- D.
  
  Battle of Antietam
9.

When was the Battle of Chancellorsville fought?
- A.
  
  May 18 - July 4, 1863
- B.
  
  May 5 - 7 1862
- C.
  
  April 30 - May 6, 1863
- D.
  
  June 25, 1862
10.

Who was the principal commander of the Confederate army in the Siege of Vicksburg?
- A.
  
  Major General Ulysses S. Grant
- B.
  
  Lt. Gen. John C. Pemberton
- C.
  
  Major General Thomas J. Jackson
- D.
  
  General Robert E. Lee
11.

Who was the victor of the Battle of Gettysburg?
- A.
  
  Union
- B.
  
  Confederate
- C.
  
  Considered a tactical draw
- D.
  
  Inconclusive
12.

Where was the Battle of Chickamauga fought?
- A.
  
  Henrico and Hardin Counties
- B.
  
  Catoosa and Walker Counties
- C.
  
  Adams County
- D.
  
  Fulton County
13.

Who was the Union principal commander of the Battle of Chattanooga?
- A.
  
  Col. D. H. Hill
- B.
  
  Col. John T. Wilder
- C.
  
  Major General Ulysses S. Grant
- D.
  
  Major General George G. Meade
14.

When was the Battle of Wilderness fought on?
- A.
  
  June 29, 1863
- B.
  
  September 18 - 20, 1864
- C.
  
  August 21, 1863
- D.
  
  May 5 - 7, 1864
15.

How long was the was the Battle of Spotsylvania?
- A.
  
  Five hours
- B.
  
  Two weeks
- C.
  
  One month
- D.
  
  Three days
16.

Who was declared the victor of the Battle of Cold Harbor?
- A.
  
  Inconclusive
- B.
  
  Union
- C.
  
  Confederacy
- D.
  
  Inconclusive (Grant continued offensive)
17.

Who was the Union principal commanders of the Siege of Petersburg?
- A.
  
  Lt. Gen. Ulysses S. Grant and Maj. Gen. George G. Meade
- B.
  
  Maj. Gen. William T. Sherman and Lt. Gen. Ulysses S. Grant
- C.
  
  Maj. Gen. George B. McClellan and Maj. Gen. John Pope
- D.
  
  Maj. Gen. John Pope and Maj. Gen. Edwin Sumner
18.

What battle was also known as the Passing of Forts Morgan and Gaines?
- A.
  
  Antietam
- B.
  
  Atlanta
- C.
  
  Mobile Bay
- D.
  
  Seven Day's Battle
19.

Where was the Battle of Atlanta fought at?
- A.
  
  Henrico County
- B.
  
  Fulton County
- C.
  
  Hamilton County
- D.
  
  Spotsylvania County
20.

When was the Battle of Nashville fought on?
- A.
  
  December 15 - 16, 1864
- B.
  
  July 22, 1864
- C.
  
  July 1 - 3, 1863
- D.
  
  May 5 - 7 1863