Cold Harbor and Gaines's Mill Battles Quiz

What was the original purpose of the building created by Isaac Burnett at Cold Harbor?

• A tavern

• A school

• A church

• A fort

Which battle was considered the second bloodiest in American history up to June 27, 1862?

• Battle of Gaines's Mill

• Battle of Antietam

• Battle of Gettysburg

• Battle of Cold Harbor

How long was the Union line during the Battle of Gaines's Mill?

• Three miles

• Exactly two miles

• More than a mile and a half

• Less than a mile

What significant document was being put into effect by the Union Army during their campaigns?

• The Emancipation Proclamation

• The Constitution

• The Bill of Rights

• The Declaration of Independence

Where did General Winfield Scott Hancock establish his headquarters during the Battle of Cold Harbor?

• In a nearby forest

• Behind Burnett's Tavern

• In a church

• On a hilltop