The Battle of Monocacy and Its Impact

What is the Monocacy Battlefield known for?

• The largest battle in Maryland

• The final battle of the Civil War

• The first battle of the Civil War

• The battle that saved Washington

Which campaign were the Union and Confederate armies engaged in during 1864?

• The Gettysburg Campaign

• The Overland Campaign

• The Vicksburg Campaign

• The Atlanta Campaign

Who was the Union commander that moved north into West Virginia?

• Ulysses S. Grant

• William T. Sherman

• David Hunter

• George Meade

What was Lew Wallace's role in the events leading to the Battle of Monocacy?

• He led the Confederate forces

• He secured reinforcements for the Union

• He was a civilian observer

• He negotiated a truce

Which farm was a key location during the Battle of Monocacy?

• The Antietam Farm

• The Thomas Farm

• The Worthington Farm

• The Gettysburg Farm

What was the outcome of the Battle of Monocacy for the Union forces?

• They achieved a decisive victory

• They captured Confederate leaders

• They were forced to retreat

• They gained control of Richmond

How did the Battle of Monocacy impact Jubal Early's advance?

• It accelerated his advance

• It delayed his advance

• It had no impact

• It caused him to retreat

What was General Grant's response to the Confederate threat after the Battle of Monocacy?

• He ignored it

• He surrendered

• He moved his forces to the South

• He sent reinforcements to Washington

Which battle stopped the Confederates from entering Washington, D.C.?

• The Battle of Bull Run

• The Battle of Fort Stevens

• The Battle of Antietam

• The Battle of Gettysburg

What was the result of the Shenandoah Campaign of 1864?

• The Union forces were defeated

• The Confederates gained control of the valley

• The campaign had no significant outcome

• The valley became useless to the Confederates