Civil War Campaigns Quiz

What was the primary reason for the video being limited to 10 minutes?

• They had limited storage space.

• They wanted to keep it concise.

• They were running out of battery.

• They were about to reach the airport.

Which battle marked the first encounter between Grant and Lee?

• Battle of Gettysburg

• Battle of Chancellorsville

• Battle of Spotsylvania Courthouse

• Battle of the Wilderness

What was the strategic significance of the Battle of New Market?

• It was the last battle of the Overland Campaign.

• It was a turning point in the Atlanta Campaign.

• It marked the end of the Red River Campaign.

• It was the first battle of the Civil War.

What was the main objective of the Union forces at the Battle of the Crater?

• To destroy Confederate supply lines

• To break through Confederate lines using a tunnel

• To capture Atlanta

• To capture Richmond

What was the main concern of Grant regarding Sherman's campaign?

• Sherman might lose his grip on Joe Johnston's Army.

• Sherman might run out of supplies.

• Sherman might be captured by Confederate forces.

• Sherman might face a mutiny.

What was the outcome of the Battle of Peach Tree Creek?

• It led to the capture of Richmond.

• It resulted in a stalemate.

• It was a decisive Confederate victory.

• It was a Union victory.

What was the strategic goal of the Union's movements north of the James River?

• To stretch Lee's armies

• To secure supply lines

• To capture Atlanta

• To capture Petersburg

Which battle is known for its significant use of tunneling and explosives?

• Battle of Bull Run

• Battle of Antietam

• Battle of the Crater

• Battle of Gettysburg

Which campaign is considered to have had a significant impact on Lincoln's re-election?

• The Red River Campaign

• The Overland Campaign

• The Atlanta Campaign

• The Petersburg Campaign

What was the ultimate goal of Winfield Scott's Anaconda Plan?

• To negotiate peace with the Confederacy

• To launch a surprise attack on Confederate forces

• To strangle the South by cutting off supplies

• To quickly capture the Confederate capital