Battle of Newburn and Newburn Historical Insights

What year was Newburn, North Carolina founded?

• 1910

• 1810

• 1710

• 1610

Which Union general was associated with the brigades at the Battle of Newburn?

• William T. Sherman

• Ambrose Burnside

• Robert E. Lee

• Ulysses S. Grant

What was a significant obstacle for the Union forces during the Battle of Newburn?

• Mountains

• Rivers

• Swamps

• Deserts

Which Confederate regiment held out for hours despite a general retreat order?

• 26th North Carolina

• 54th Massachusetts

• 20th Maine

• 1st Virginia

What was the outcome for the town of Newburn after the battle?

• It remained neutral

• It was occupied by Union forces

• It became a Confederate stronghold

• It was destroyed

Which Confederate commander ordered a retreat during the Battle of Newburn?

• J.E.B. Stuart

• Lawrence O'Brien Branch

• James Longstreet

• Stonewall Jackson

What is a notable feature of the Newburn National Cemetery?

• It is the largest cemetery in the US

• It features monuments for several states

• It is dedicated to World War II

• It has no monuments

What is a recommended resource for learning more about the Battle of Newburn?

• A podcast series

• A documentary on Netflix

• A local newspaper

• Eric Lind Blade's book

What is a unique feature of the book by Green about Newburn?

• It is a children's book

• It is a fictional novel

• It has old photos with locations

• It includes recipes

What does the narrator encourage viewers to do at the end of the video?

• Visit Newburn

• Join the military

• Read a novel

• Watch a movie