Fredericksburg Battle Quiz

What significant event took place in Fredericksburg, Virginia, in December 1862?

• A major naval battle

• The signing of a peace treaty

• A successful Confederate assault

• Seven failed Union assaults

Who was Martha Stevens, and what happened to her home during the First Battle of Fredericksburg?

• A Union general; her home was used as a headquarters

• A Confederate spy; her home was burned down

• A nurse; her home was converted into a hospital

• A civilian; her home was riddled with bullets

Who was Thomas Reed Root's Cobb, and what happened to him during the battle?

• A civilian; he fled the area

• A Confederate general; he was mortally wounded

• A Union soldier; he was captured

• A Confederate spy; he was executed

When was the famous photograph by Andrew Russell actually taken?

• May 3rd, 1863

• December 1862

• April 1862

• July 1863

Which states' men were involved in the Union assault during the Second Battle of Fredericksburg?

• Texas, Louisiana, and Mississippi

• Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois

• Maine, New York, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin

• Virginia, Georgia, and Alabama

What defensive feature did the Confederates create to improve their position?

• A series of bunkers

• A wooden barricade

• A trench

• A network of tunnels

What was the purpose of the trench cut by the Confederates?

• To hide artillery

• To store supplies

• To trap Union soldiers

• To improve their defensive position

What was the strategic significance of Fredericksburg during the Civil War?

• It was located between the Union and Confederate capitals

• It was a major agricultural center

• It was the site of a large armory

• It was a major port city

What was the Hall House, and what happened to it during the battles?

• A Union fort; it was destroyed

• A Confederate headquarters; it was captured

• A civilian home; it was riddled with bullets

• A hospital; it was burned down

What was the original purpose of the area known as Mercer Square?

• A military training ground

• A Union supply depot

• An agricultural fairground

• A Confederate camp