Civil War Cemetery Development

The video discusses the creation of Union burial grounds during the Civil War, focusing on the transformation of Robert E. Lee's plantation into Arlington Cemetery. This act was both a strategic move and a symbolic gesture against Lee. Over time, Arlington evolved into a national cemetery, housing both Union and Confederate soldiers, and became a revered American landmark.

Who was tasked with creating additional Union burial grounds during the Civil War?

• Abraham Lincoln

• Ulysses S. Grant

• Montgomery Meigs

• Robert E. Lee

What was Montgomery Meigs' plan for Robert E. Lee's plantation?

• To preserve it as a historical site

• To convert it into a graveyard for Union soldiers

• To use it as a military base

• To turn it into a museum

What was the relationship between Montgomery Meigs and Robert E. Lee?

• They were close friends

• They had animosity towards each other

• They were political allies

• They were business partners

How many Union soldiers were buried in Arlington by the end of the Civil War?

• 20,000

• 16,000

• 25,000

• 10,000

What was the impact of the Civil War on the American population?

• It led to the migration of 10% of the population

• It increased the population by 10%

• It resulted in the loss of 1% of the population

• It caused the death of 600,000 Americans

What was the significance of the Civil War in terms of cemetery development?

• It initiated the first national monument

• It established the groundwork for a national cemetery

• It led to the creation of the first national park

• It resulted in the first military hospital

What was the federal government's gesture towards reconciliation with the South?

• Renaming Arlington Cemetery

• Building a monument for Confederate leaders

• Offering financial compensation to Southern states

• Designating a special area for Confederate soldiers

What is the legend associated with the tombstones of Confederate soldiers?

• They were taller than Union tombstones

• They were made of gold

• They had pointed tops to prevent sitting

• They were engraved with Confederate flags

Why did Union officers choose to be buried at Arlington?

• It was closer to their families

• It was a tradition started by Robert E. Lee

• It was a symbol of national unity

• It was more affordable

How did Arlington Cemetery transform over the years?

• From a plantation to a military base

• From a potter's field to a revered landmark

• From a private estate to a public garden

• From a battlefield to a national park