Fredericksburg: A City of Hospitals

Why was Fredericksburg considered a city of hospitals during the Civil War?

• It was strategically located with transportation facilities.

• It was a major battlefield.

• It was the capital of Virginia.

• It had a large number of medical schools.

What does the term 'Overland Campaign' refer to?

• A military campaign in 1864

• A trade route

• A political movement

• A series of naval battles

What infrastructure in Fredericksburg supported its role as a medical hub?

• Churches and warehouses

• Large open fields for camps

• Schools and libraries

• Military barracks

What role did the US Sanitary Commission play during the Civil War?

• They were a military unit.

• They provided medical and sanitary aid.

• They were a religious group.

• They were a political organization.

Who was the Civil War photographer known for capturing images in Fredericksburg?

• Timothy O'Sullivan

• James Gardner

• Alexander Gardner

• Mathew Brady

What does the presence of different uniforms in the photograph suggest?

• The soldiers belonged to different military branches.

• The soldiers were from different countries.

• The soldiers were civilians in disguise.

• The soldiers were from different time periods.

What is significant about the Greek Cross seen in the photograph?

• It is a decoration for bravery.

• It is a core identification of the sixth Army Corps.

• It indicates the soldier's medical condition.

• It represents a religious symbol.

What does the presence of nurses and makeshift furniture in the photograph indicate?

• The soldiers were attending a social event.

• The soldiers were in a temporary medical facility.

• The soldiers were preparing for a parade.

• The soldiers were on a training exercise.

What is the significance of the 'ghost marks' mentioned in the transcript?

• They are remnants of graffiti.

• They indicate the presence of ghosts.

• They are symbols of secret societies.

• They are marks left by whitewash on bricks.

What can be inferred from the soldiers' attire in the photograph?

• They were all officers.

• They were in various states of readiness.

• They were preparing for a formal event.

• They were all from the same regiment.