Civil War Overland Campaign Quiz

What was Timothy O'Sullivan's role on May 21st, 1864?

• He was a photographer capturing the Army's movements.

• He was a general in the Union Army.

• He was a journalist reporting on the Civil War.

• He was a soldier fighting in the Battle of Spotsylvania.

Where is the Maponics Baptist Church located?

• 5 miles east of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania

• 8 miles south of Fredericksburg, Virginia

• 12 miles west of Washington, D.C.

• 10 miles north of Richmond, Virginia

Who led the Fifth Army Corps during the Overland Campaign?

• General George Gordon Meade

• Assistant Secretary of War Charles Dana

• Governor Kimble Warren

• General Ulysses S. Grant

What was the primary task of the Kalazu Offs?

• To oversee Rebel prisoners and maintain security

• To capture Confederate generals

• To lead the Union Army into battle

• To provide medical assistance to wounded soldiers

What was the significance of the Maponics Church during the Civil War?

• It served as a temporary headquarters for the Union Army.

• It was a major battlefield.

• It was a hospital for wounded soldiers.

• It was a supply depot for the Confederate Army.

What did O'Sullivan's photographs capture at the Maponics Church?

• The construction of a new church building

• The signing of a peace treaty

• The daily life of Confederate soldiers

• The strategic planning of Union generals

What was the weather condition expected during the time of Spotsylvania Courthouse?

• Windy and dry

• Snowy and cold

• Rainy and wet

• Sunny and clear

What was the role of the officer of the day at Maponics Church?

• To lead the charge in battle

• To ensure everything was in order

• To document the events of the day

• To negotiate with Confederate leaders

What was the main focus of the Overland Campaign?

• To push towards Richmond

• To capture the city of New Orleans

• To defend Washington, D.C.

• To invade Canada

Why are O'Sullivan's photographs considered significant?

• They depicted the daily life of civilians during the war.

• They captured a pivotal moment in the Overland Campaign.

• They were the first color photographs of the war.

• They were used to negotiate peace with the Confederacy.