Civil War Artifacts and History Quiz

What was the role of Battery I, Second United States Artillery during the battle?

• To support the Tennesseeans

• To provide medical assistance

• To lead the Confederate charge

• To repel the Confederate Pickett's Charge

Who was the commander of Battery I during the battle?

• Lieutenant Tully McCrae

• General Alexander Webb

• Lieutenant George Augustus Woodruff

• Lieutenant Aaron

What happened to Lieutenant Woodruff during Pickett's Charge?

• He was promoted

• He deserted the army

• He was mortally wounded

• He captured a Confederate flag

What is notable about Lieutenant Tully McCrae's background?

• He was a Confederate spy

• He was from the North

• He remained loyal to the Union despite being from Mississippi

• He resigned from the Union Army

What rank did Tully McCrae achieve by the time he retired?

• Lieutenant Colonel

• Brigadier General

• Major General

• Colonel

Why are artifacts like the holster and revolver important for historical understanding?

• They are only important for museums

• They are used in reenactments

• They provide a tangible connection to history

• They are valuable for resale

What was General Alexander Webb's cane made from?

• A piece of artillery

• A Confederate flagstaff

• A Union flagstaff

• A tree from the battlefield

What unique feature can be seen on Woodruff's holster?

• A bullet hole

• A map of the battlefield

• A ghost mark of the gun

• A Confederate emblem

What initials are carved into the holster?

• A.W.

• W.

• G.A.W.

• T.M.

What type of revolver was associated with Woodruff's holster?

• A Smith & Wesson

• A Remington

• A Navy revolver

• A Colt .45