Spotsylvania Courthouse Battlefield Quiz

Spotsylvania Courthouse Battlefield Quiz

Assessment

Interactive Video

History

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Jennifer Brown

FREE Resource

10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main focus of attention during the Spotsylvania Courthouse battle?

The central valley

The southern ridge

The northwest corner

The eastern front

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Ambrose Burnside contribute to Grant's operational advantage?

By leading a direct assault

By cutting off a crucial road

By negotiating a truce

By capturing a key fort

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the significance of the property owned by Francis Beverly?

It was a major supply depot

It was a strategic vantage point

It was a Confederate headquarters

It was located on the federal line

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was James Wilson's objective on May 8th?

To flank the Confederate army

To reach Spotsylvania Courthouse

To secure a supply route

To capture Richmond

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What challenge did Burnside face on May 9th?

A lack of reinforcements

A bottleneck created by Confederate forces

A surprise attack from the rear

A shortage of ammunition

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did Grant pull Burnside back on May 10th?

The weather conditions worsened

A new strategy was devised

Burnside was too exposed

The Confederate forces retreated

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the outcome of Burnside's actions on May 10th?

He retreated to the north

He was captured by Confederate forces

He fortified his position

He captured the courthouse

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