American Civil War Trivia Questions
Total Questions: 11
What event did the Virginia legislature vote for in 1861 that led to West Virginia breaking away?
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secession
In 1864, the Army of the James River was created out of the Department of which state and North Carolina?
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virginia
Which Union general is criticized for allowing rebel forces to escape after the Battle of Gettysburg, potentially prolonging the Civil War by two more years?
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george meade
Which South Carolina fort was Pierre Gustave Toutant Beauregard known as 'The Hero of'?
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fort sumter
Which Civil War general, who has a charge up Cemetery Ridge in Gettysburg named after him, actually had the charge commanded by Gen. Longstreet?
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george pickett
Which general's death in 1863 prompted Robert E. Lee to write, 'I know not how to replace him'?
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stonewall jackson
In October 1861, which fiber did Louisiana Governor Thomas Moore stop from being shipped to Europe?
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cotton
In which state did nearly 25,000 men die or were wounded during the 2-day Battle of Murfreesboro?
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tennessee
In which state was Confederate General Albert S. Johnston killed at the Battle of Shiloh during the Civil War?
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tennessee
What Confederate general earned his nickname at the First Battle of Bull Run and led 25,000 troops at the Second Battle of Bull Run?
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stonewall jackson
Who did Jefferson Davis name as his chief military advisor in 1862?
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robert e. lee
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