Civil War Campaigns and Battles Quiz

What was the significance of the Vicksburg Campaign in the Civil War?

• It resulted in the capture of Richmond.

• It was the final battle of the Civil War.

• It led to the Union gaining control of the Mississippi River.

• It marked the beginning of the Civil War.

Which port was a major target for the Union's South Atlantic blockading squadron?

• Mobile Bay

• New Orleans

• Charleston

• Savannah

What was the outcome of the Union's efforts at New Market Heights?

• The Union forces were defeated.

• The battle had no significant outcome.

• The Union made significant gains.

• The Confederates captured Washington, D.C.

What was the strategic importance of Peebles' Farm for the Union?

• It marked the end of the Civil War.

• It was the site of the Confederate surrender.

• It allowed the Union to establish a foothold southwest of Petersburg.

• It was a major Confederate victory.

What was the significance of the Battle of Fort Stedman?

• It marked the beginning of the Civil War.

• It resulted in the capture of New York.

• It was the last grand attack of the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia.

• It was a major Union defeat.

Which battle is known as the Confederate Alamo?

• Battle of Gettysburg

• Battle of Bull Run

• Battle of Antietam

• Battle of Fort Greg

What was the outcome of the Battle of Fort Blakeley?

• The Confederates won a decisive victory.

• The battle ended in a stalemate.

• The Union forces were defeated.

• The Union captured the Confederate positions.

What was the impact of the Union's breakthrough at Petersburg?

• It led to the fall of the Confederate capital.

• It resulted in a Confederate victory.

• It marked the beginning of the Civil War.

• It had no significant impact on the war.

Which general made his headquarters at the Banks House after the Breakthrough?

• General Robert E. Lee

• General Ulysses S. Grant

• General William T. Sherman

• General George B. McClellan

What was the significance of the battles at Spanish Fort and Fort Blakeley?

• They resulted in a Confederate victory.

• They were key Union victories leading to the fall of Mobile.

• They marked the end of the Civil War.

• They were the first battles of the Civil War.