American Civil War Battles

Question 1

Which battle was a major Confederate victory?

Accepted Answer

Chancellorsville

Question 2

True or false: The Union named battles after cities.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 3

What was the significance of the Battle of Gettysburg?

Accepted Answer

Lee's invasion repelled

Question 4

True or false: The Peninsula Campaign was a Union success.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 5

What was the main goal of Sherman’s March?

Accepted Answer

Demoralize the South

Question 6

Which battle is known for its strategic significance?

Accepted Answer

Gettysburg

Question 7

Which battle marked the turning point of the war?

Accepted Answer

Vicksburg

Question 8

True or false: Andersonville Prison was a Union camp.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 9

What was the significance of the Battle of Bull Run?

Accepted Answer

First major battle

Question 10

Which battle is associated with Sherman’s March to the Sea?

Accepted Answer

Atlanta

Question 11

Which battle took place on April 6-8, 1862?

Accepted Answer

Shiloh

Question 12

What was the outcome of the Battle of Vicksburg?

Accepted Answer

Union control of MI

Question 13

Which battle is known as the bloodiest day in US history?

Accepted Answer

Antietam

Question 14

What did the Confederacy name battles after?

Accepted Answer

Nearby cities

Question 15

What was the date of the Battle of Fredericksburg?

Accepted Answer

12/15/62

Question 16

What was the significance of the Battle of Appomattox Courthouse?

Accepted Answer

End of the war

Question 17

Which general commanded the Union army?

Accepted Answer

Ulysses S. Grant

Questions 17