Civil War Facts
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- 1.
In the U.S. Civil War who was known as the "Gray Ghost"?
- A.
John Mosby
- B.
Nathan Bedford Forrest
- C.
J.E.B. Stuart
- D.
William Quantrill
Correct Answer
A. John Mosby -
- 2.
What did Confederate General William Smith carry while riding into battle in the U.S. Civil War?
- A.
His Pet Dog
- B.
A Samarai Sword
- C.
His Personal Cooking Utensils
- D.
A Blue Parasol
Correct Answer
D. A Blue Parasol -
- 3.
What was the only food that Confederate General Richard Ewell would eat during the U.S. Civil War?
- A.
Suine
- B.
Suet
- C.
Olio
- D.
Frementy
Correct Answer
D. Frementy -
- 4.
What Confederate unit wore red shirts into battle during the U.S. Civil War?
- A.
New Orleans Guard Battalion
- B.
Emerald Guards Of Mobile
- C.
The Granville Rifles Of North Carolina
- D.
Zouaves Of Texas
Correct Answer
C. The Granville Rifles Of North Carolina -
- 5.
What state were Confederate Soldiers from if they wore blue and orange uniforms during the U.S. Civil War?
- A.
Missouri
- B.
Arkansas
- C.
Florida
- D.
Maryland
Correct Answer
D. Maryland -
- 6.
What was "Chamber Lye" in the U.S. Civil War?
- A.
Niter For Gun Powder Made From Human Urine
- B.
A Name For The Less Than Tasty Coffee Supplied To Soldiers
- C.
A Nickname For A Visit With A Camp Prostitute
- D.
Cure All Made From Plants Used By Southern Doctors
Correct Answer
A. Niter For Gun Powder Made From Human Urine -
- 7.
What unusual item did C.G. Birkbeck propose to use against the South in the U.S. Civil War?
- A.
Bombs Dropped From Balloons
- B.
Bows And Arrows
- C.
Cayenne Pepper Loaded Cannon Balls
- D.
Hot Water Catapults
Correct Answer
C. Cayenne Pepper Loaded Cannon Balls -
- 8.
What happened to Union General Judson Kilpatrick during the Battle of Monroe's Crossroads in the U.S. Civil War?
- A.
He Dressed In Women's Clothing To Escape Capture
- B.
He Was Captured, Tortured, And Hung By Confederates
- C.
Despite Telling His Men He Was Out Of Range, He Was Shot Through The Head By A Sharpshooter
- D.
He Was Surprised, And Fled Without His Pants
Correct Answer
D. He Was Surprised, And Fled Without His Pants -
- 9.
Who were Tom Parker and Bob Morgan in the U.S. Civil War?
- A.
The Union's First Medal Of Honor Winners
- B.
Prostitutes Mary And Mollie Bell, Who Passed As Soldiers
- C.
Temperance Speakers That Worked In Union Camps
- D.
Escaped Slaves That Served As Union Spies In Richmond
Correct Answer
B. Prostitutes Mary And Mollie Bell, Who Passed As Soldiers -
- 10.
What job did John Smith Preston hold with the Confederacy during the U.S. Civil War?
- A.
President Of The Atlanta And Southern Railroad
- B.
Captain Of The Hunley
- C.
Confederate Ambassador To England
- D.
Head Of The Bureau Of Conscription
Correct Answer
D. Head Of The Bureau Of Conscription -
- 11.
What was a "Vidette" in the U.S. Civil War?
- A.
A Camp Prostitute
- B.
A Mounted Sentry On Guard Duty
- C.
Nickname Of A General's Assistant
- D.
A Dice Game Played By Campfires
Correct Answer
B. A Mounted Sentry On Guard Duty -
- 12.
During the U.S. Civil War, what did North Carolina's Governor do that incensed Confederate Soldiers?
- A.
Sold Surplus Cotton To Northern Interests
- B.
Hoarded Uniforms In State Warehouses
- C.
Held Lavish Parties While Scores Of Soldiers Starved
- D.
Refused Pay To Soldiers
Correct Answer
B. Hoarded Uniforms In State Warehouses -
- 13.
What nickname did Confederate soldiers give to the gold lace on an officer's sleeves in the U.S. Civil War?
- A.
Bullitt Magnets
- B.
Chicken Guts
- C.
Coffin Strings
- D.
Yankee Aiming Points
Correct Answer
B. Chicken Guts -
- 14.
What items did Confederate soldiers use as button substitutes in the U.S. Civil War?
- A.
Persimmon Seeds
- B.
Ox Shoes
- C.
Walnuts
- D.
Railroad Spikes
Correct Answer
A. Persimmon Seeds -
- 15.
Where was the Confederacy's Treadgear Iron Works, maker of most of the Confederacy's cannons located in the U.S. Civil War?
- A.
Richmond, Virginia
- B.
Atlanta, Georgia
- C.
Wilson, North Carolina
- D.
Anniston, Alabama
Correct Answer
A. Richmond, Virginia -
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