1863 Battle

Identify "colors"

• blue for Union or gray for Confederate

• regimental flag

• end of an army's battle line

• stretcher used to carry an injured soldier

What was a bivouac?

• a French soldier

• a training camp

• temporary camp

• a soldier appointed to assist an officer

A "litter" was used to

• protect a soldier's skin from harsh weather conditions

• convey messages to officers

• transport soldiers to their garrison

• carry injured soldiers to a field hospital

The flank in the army was the

• middle of the line

• end of the line

• front of the line

• back of the line

What was chloroform used for?

• a medicine to cure cholera

• a military post where soldiers were stationed

• a wagon to transport injured soldiers to hospital

• an anesthetic for soldiers needing surgery

One type of warfare Confederates used that did not involve weapons was

• the rebel yell

• singing Dixie

• giving enemy soldiers chloroform

• bribery

What was the average number of miles per day soldiers may have marched?

• 5

• 20-30

• 60

• 10-15

Types of food soldiers received in their rations consisted of (choose 3)

• coffee

• salted pork or beef

• cornmeal or hardtack

• apples

What was another reason for the Confederacy's supply problem other than the blockade?

• difficulty transporting goods directly to soldiers

• broken down supply wagons

• flooded roads

• washed out bridges

Choose an example of a punishment for unruly soldiers. (Choose 2)

• no pay

• extra chores around camp

• detention

• hung up by their thumbs