American Civil War Quiz
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Choose the best answer.
- 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
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