Civil War History Trivia Questions
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Which Civil War general became a national hero by driving the Confederates off Missionary Ridge near Chattanooga in November 1863?
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ulysses s. grant
Who was the commanding general affectionately nicknamed 'Uncle Robert' by his soldiers during the Civil War?
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robert e. lee
After whose death did Robert E. Lee remark, 'I have lost my right arm'?
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stonewall jackson
On April 14, 1865, General Robert Anderson raised the same flag he had four years earlier when surrendering which fort?
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fort sumter
Who is the Confederate general after whom the famous charge on the third day at Gettysburg is named, despite not commanding it?
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george pickett
What is the name of the executive order that went into effect on January 1, 1863, but did not immediately free any slaves?
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emancipation proclamation
What is the name of the Georgia capital that surrendered to Union troops on September 2, 1864, serving as an important Confederate supply depot?
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atlanta
To which fort did Major Anderson move his troops from Fort Moultrie on Christmas night, 1860?
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fort sumter
In November 1864, what civic duty were furloughed soldiers allowed to return home to perform?
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After devastating Georgia, which state did Sherman's troops invade next during the Civil War?
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south carolina
Which Confederate general graduated at the bottom of his West Point class in 1846 and later became famous for a 'charge' during the Civil War?
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george pickett
Which Union general was given the nickname 'Fighting Joe' by Northern newspapers during the Civil War?
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joseph hooker
Who was the Confederate general born in Clarksburg, now West Virginia, who died due to friendly fire?
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stonewall jackson
Which was the first state to secede from the Union during the Civil War, with a population that was 57% black?
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south carolina
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