Antietam Battlefield Exploration Quiz

What is the significance of the Jacob Avey Farm in the context of the Battle of Antietam?

• It was where the peace treaty was signed.

• It was a strategic location for the final assault.

• It was the site of the first battle.

• It was the headquarters of the Confederate army.

Which two names are used to refer to the battle discussed in the video?

• Battle of Fredericksburg and Battle of Chancellorsville

• Battle of Gettysburg and Battle of Bull Run

• Battle of Antietam and Battle of Sharpsburg

• Battle of Vicksburg and Battle of Shiloh

What is the significance of the sunken road in the Battle of Antietam?

• It was a major supply route.

• It was a defensive position known as Bloody Lane.

• It was a retreat path for Confederate forces.

• It was the location of the Union headquarters.

Which bridge is also known as the Burnside Bridge?

• Rohrbach Bridge

• Harpers Ferry Bridge

• Antietam Bridge

• Potomac Bridge

Who was the Confederate general not favored by Robert E. Lee and fought his last battle at Antietam?

• Thomas Drayton

• James Kemper

• Ambrose Burnside

• David R. Jones

Which Union general was mortally wounded during the final assault at Antietam?

• George McClellan

• Joseph Hooker

• Isaac Peace Rodman

• Ambrose Burnside

What was the main objective of the Union's Ninth Army Corps during the final assault?

• To capture the Confederate headquarters

• To secure the Potomac River crossings

• To capture Richmond

• To destroy Confederate artillery

What is the purpose of the American Battlefield Trust's efforts at Antietam?

• To create a new national park

• To develop residential areas

• To preserve and educate about the battlefield

• To build a museum

How many acres of the original Jacob Avey Farm are being preserved?

• 50 acres

• 20 acres

• 100 acres

• 500 acres

What potential benefit is mentioned regarding the preservation of the battlefield?

• Development of new housing

• Creation of a 20-mile loop trail

• Increased tourism revenue

• Establishment of a new military base