Quest #3

Question 1

During the Civil War, what was the biggest danger to soldiers?

Answer 1

Inactivity

Question 2

The Union commander, ___________________, attempted to capture Richmond during the Peninsular Campaign.

Answer 2

George McClellan

Question 3

During the Peninsular Campaign, which Confederate general took command of the Army of Northern Virginia?

Answer 3

Robert E. Lee

Question 4

In 1862, what Union general made a name for himself in the West with victories over the Confederates at such battles as Fort Henry and Shiloh?

Answer 4

Ulysses S. Grant

Question 5

In the Spring of 1862, what naval battle saw two ironclads fight one another off the coast of Virginia?

Answer 5

Monitor v. Merrimack

Question 6

Taking place in Maryland, what was the battle that became known as the “single bloodiest day” of the Civil War?

Answer 6

Antietam

Question 7

Why was the Battle of Antietam significant to your understanding of the Civil War?

Answer 7

It was considered a Union victory that led to Lincoln issuing the Emancipation Proclamation.

Question 8

True or False: After Union victory at the Battle of Antietam, Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation, making the Union war effort a battle to end slavery.

Answer 8

True

Question 9

Which statement applies to the Battle of Chancellorsville?
A. It was a stunning Union victory
B. It was a stunning Confederate victory
C. There was no clear winner
D. It was a battle fought between Union and Confederate ironclads

Answer 9

It was a stunning Confederate victory

Question 10

While winning a victory at the Battle of Chancellorsville, Lee lost his most ablest general, __________.

Answer 10

Stonewall Jackson

Question 11

Before the Battle of Gettysburg, ___________________ replaced General Hooker as the Union Commander.

Answer 11

George Meade

Question 12

In July 1863, the Union and Confederacy fought in _________, Pennsylvania.

Answer 12

Gettysburg

Question 13

Why did Robert E. Lee want to invade the North in July 1863?
A. To get the war out of Virginia
B. With a victory, get foreign recognition of the Confederacy
C. To get needed supplies, such as food, in the Cumberland Valley
D. All of the above

Answer 13

All of the above

Question 14

When did the Battle of Gettysburg take place?

Answer 14

July 1 - 3, 1863

Question 15

What was the result of The Battle of Gettysburg?
A. It was a decisive Union victory
B. It resulted in more than 51,000 Northern and Southern casualties
C. It was considered the “high water mark” of the Confederacy
D. All of the above

Answer 15

All of the above

Question 16

In July 1863, the Union won a major victory against Confederate forces in the West at _________, securing the Mississippi River.

Answer 16

Vicksburg