Civil War Glossary 3

Question 1

Hardtack

Answer 1

A quarter-inch or half-inch thick hard cracker eaten by Civil War soldiers. Also known as biscuits, crackers, and army bread.

Question 2

Haversack

Answer 2

Cloth bag used by soldiers to carry rations and food.

Question 3

Infantry

Answer 3

Foot soldiers marching and fighting together. The vast majority of Civil War soldiers were infantry.

Question 4

Ironclad

Answer 4

a ship covered with iron plates used in the civil war, in the famous Merrimac vs. Monitor first ever naval battles between the ironclads in 1862. The revolutionized naval warfare.

Question 5

Main Attack

Answer 5

The big, concentrated attack against the enemy’s weak or critical point

Question 6

Minnie ball

Answer 6

The standard rifle bullet used in the war. From France, it made the rifle more accurate and led to staggering casualties.

Question 7

Picket

Answer 7

One or more soldiers responsible for guard duty, always watchful for enemy approach.

Question 8

Rank

Answer 8

Military leadership in order of importance and decision-making responsibilities usually prioritize from the commander-in-chief (president) General of the Army, Lt. General, Major General, Brigadier General, Colonel, Major, captain, Lieutenant, 1st Sergeant, corporal, Private.

Question 9

Rations

Answer 9

Military term for food

Question 10

Rebel or Confederate, Butternut, Grayback, Johnny Reb, or Reb:

Answer 10

A slang term for a soldier fighting for the South.