Antietam 162: Battlefield Exploration Quiz

What was the original denomination of the Dunkers during the Civil War?

• Methodists

• Lutherans

• Quakers

• German Baptist Brethren

Why was the Dunker Church a significant target during the battle?

• It housed Confederate leaders

• It was a communication center

• It was whitewashed and visible from afar

• It was a supply depot

What was the primary belief of the Dunkers that contrasted with the battle?

• They were expansionists

• They were abolitionists

• They were pacifists

• They were isolationists

What strategic challenge did the Union face during the battle?

• Lack of reinforcements

• Confederate counterattacks on their flank

• Poor weather conditions

• Inadequate artillery support

Which Confederate general's reinforcements arrived during the battle?

• Robert E. Lee

• Stonewall Jackson

• Jubal Early

• Lafayette McLaws

What psychological impact did the Confederate counterattacks have on McClellan?

• He called for a ceasefire

• He decided to retreat

• He believed he was outnumbered

• He became more aggressive

What was the turning point in McClellan's strategy during the battle?

• A surprise attack on Confederate lines

• The loss of veteran troops

• The arrival of Confederate reinforcements

• A successful Union charge

What is the main goal of the American Battlefield Trust?

• To develop new battlefields

• To preserve historical battlefields

• To organize reenactments

• To create military museums

Why is it important to preserve battlefields like Antietam?

• To increase tourism

• To honor historical events and educate future generations

• To build new infrastructure

• To expand urban development

What challenge did the preservation efforts face in the 1980s?

• Insufficient funding

• Rapid urban development

• Political opposition

• Lack of public interest