The Battle of Newmarket Quiz

What was Union General Franz Sigel's objective in the Shenandoah Valley campaign?

• To capture Washington D.C.

• To capture Newmarket

• To capture Staunton

• To capture Richmond

Where did Confederate General John C. Breckenridge position his forces to take advantage of the terrain?

• Bushong Farm

• Shenandoah River

• Shirley's Hill

• Rood's Hill

What was the weather like on the day of the battle?

• Windy and clear

• Rainy and muddy

• Snowy and cold

• Sunny and dry

Who did Breckenridge call upon to fill the gap in his line during the battle?

• Virginia Military Institute Corps of Cadets

• Local militia

• Union reinforcements

• Confederate cavalry

What was the outcome of the Virginia Military Institute cadets' charge?

• They retreated without engaging

• They were captured by Union forces

• They were unable to fill the gap

• They captured artillery pieces and forced a Union retreat