Battle of Averasboro Quiz

What was General Sherman's strategy after capturing Wilmington?

• To move south and capture Savannah

• To launch a direct assault on Richmond

• To confuse the Confederate forces by marching on parallel roads

• To fortify Wilmington and wait for reinforcements

Which Confederate general was tasked with slowing down the Union forces?

• William J. Hardee

• J.E.B. Stuart

• Stonewall Jackson

• Robert E. Lee

On what date did the initial engagements of the Averasboro battle begin?

• March 10, 1865

• March 25, 1865

• March 15, 1865

• March 20, 1865

What was the main objective of the Confederate forces during the battle?

• To launch a counterattack on Union forces

• To retreat to a more defensible position

• To hold their position until reinforcements arrived

• To capture Union supplies

How did the Union forces eventually manage to break through the Confederate lines?

• By using artillery bombardment

• By outflanking the Confederate positions

• By launching a surprise night attack

• By receiving reinforcements from the north

What role did Joe Wheeler play in the battle's conclusion?

• He negotiated a temporary ceasefire

• He led a cavalry charge that broke the Union lines

• He was captured by Union forces

• He commanded the Confederate rear guard during the retreat

What was the significance of the Averasboro battle in the larger campaign?

• It resulted in a decisive Confederate victory

• It delayed the Union advance, allowing Confederate forces to regroup

• It led to the capture of a major Confederate supply depot

• It was the final battle of the Civil War

What can visitors find at the Averasboro Battlefield today?

• A cemetery with memorials to the soldiers who fought there

• A monument to General Sherman

• A reconstructed fort from the battle

• A large museum with interactive exhibits

How many acres of battlefield land has the American Battlefield Trust preserved at Averasboro?

• 800 acres

• 600 acres

• 400 acres

• 200 acres

What is the significance of the small cluster of buildings near the battlefield?

• They are original structures from the Civil War era

• They house a collection of artifacts and a gift shop

• They serve as a command post for reenactments

• They are used as a visitor center for the nearby national park