Chickamauga Battlefield Exploration Quiz

What is the significance of the 72nd Indiana Regiment monument at the Chickamauga Battlefield?

• It marks the location of a major Confederate victory.

• It is a symbol of the Union's strategic advantage.

• It has bullet holes that prove a battle took place there.

• It was erected to commemorate a peace treaty.

What was the main challenge faced by the forces on September 19th?

• Insufficient reinforcements

• Lack of ammunition

• Chaotic and criss-crossing battle lines

• Poor weather conditions

Who was given command of additional divisions upon arriving at the battlefield?

• Bushrod Johnson

• James Longstreet

• Braxton Bragg

• John Bell Hood

What was unique about the Spencer repeating rifles used by Wilder's brigade?

• They were only used by Confederate forces.

• They could fire multiple rounds without reloading.

• They were the first automatic rifles used in battle.

• They were made entirely of metal.

How did Wilder ensure his men had enough ammunition during the battle?

• By storing extra rounds in a second nose bag for their animals

• By relying on captured Confederate supplies

• By using a new type of bullet that lasted longer

• By limiting the number of shots fired

What was the outcome of the battle by the end of September 19th?

• The Union forces were completely defeated.

• The battle lines stabilized with no clear victor.

• Both sides retreated to their original positions.

• The Confederate forces captured the entire battlefield.

What was the condition of the wounded soldiers after the battle?

• They were taken prisoner by the opposing side.

• They received some care but remained on the battlefield.

• They were left unattended for several days.

• They were immediately evacuated to hospitals.

What role did James Longstreet play upon his arrival at the battlefield?

• He was tasked with commanding more than half of the Confederate troops.

• He led a surprise attack on Union forces.

• He negotiated a ceasefire between the two sides.

• He provided medical aid to wounded soldiers.

What was the main reason for the intense fighting in the vineyard field area?

• It was a strategic location for both sides.

• It was the site of a major supply depot.

• It was the only area with sufficient cover.

• It was where the Union forces had their headquarters.

What was the main challenge faced by James Longstreet upon his arrival?

• Overcoming a language barrier

• Coordinating with unfamiliar troops

• Dealing with a lack of supplies

• Finding the Confederate army in the dark