Battle of Milliken's Bend. The Union forces, which included freed slaves, prevented the Confederates from cutting off a crucial supply lin 6. In state did the Battle of Gettysburg take place? Maryland Pennsylvania. This battle is often called the most important turning point of the war. Virginia 7. Before which battle did Union troops find a detailed Confederate battle plan tucked in a box of cigars? Battle of Prairie Grove Battle of Antietam. But Union leaders were slow to act on the information missed a chance to strike a fatal blow. Second Battle of Corinth 8. Union commander led Union troops at the Battle of Gettysburg? Joseph Hooker Ulysses George Meade. He received his crucial command just days before the attack by the Confederates. 9. About how many military engagements were there during the war? 5,000 8,000. Many were just skirmishes; others seemed nearly apocalyptic. 12,000 10. which battle did Ulysses S. Grant become a major general for his important victory? Battle of Round Mountain Battle of Fort Donelson It's also he got his nickname, "Unconditional Surrender Grant." Battle of Mill Springs [Source: How Stuff Works - Historical Events | Nathan Chandler | July 2016 ++]| ***************************** Famous Civil War Battles Quiz 1 Did You Answer Correctly? ► 1. How many casualties occurred at the Battle of Fort Sumter, the first battle of the war? zero. After a lot of bluster, Union forces surrendered the Charleston fort. 2. During which battle did Thomas Jonathan Jackson earn his famous nickname? Battle of Bull Run. Jackson and his men held off an unexpected attack by Union troops; he became known as "Stonewall" Jackson.. 3. Why did the Confederacy a new battle flag after the First Battle of Bull Run? They had a hard time identifying the old one from afar.. During the battle, they couldn't tell if reinforcements were theirs or the Union's. 4. Which battle is sometimes referred to as the "Bull Run of the West?" Battle of Wilson's Creek. It took place in western Missouri and the Confederates pulled off another stunning victory. 5. At which battle did a black unit famously fight off a Confederate attack? Battle of Milliken's Bend. The forces, which included freed slaves, prevented the Confederates from cutting off a crucial supply lin
Battle of Milliken's Bend. The Union forces, which included freed slaves, prevented the Confederates from cutting off a crucial supply lin 6. In state did the Battle of Gettysburg take place? Maryland Pennsylvania. This battle is often called the most important turning point of the war. Virginia 7. Before which battle did Union troops find a detailed Confederate battle plan tucked in a box of cigars? Battle of Prairie Grove Battle of Antietam. But Union leaders were slow to act on the information missed a chance to strike a fatal blow. Second Battle of Corinth 8. Union commander led Union troops at the Battle of Gettysburg? Joseph Hooker Ulysses George Meade. He received his crucial command just days before the attack by the Confederates. 9. About how many military engagements were there during the war? 5,000 8,000. Many were just skirmishes; others seemed nearly apocalyptic. 12,000 10. which battle did Ulysses S. Grant become a major general for his important victory? Battle of Round Mountain Battle of Fort Donelson It's also he got his nickname, "Unconditional Surrender Grant." Battle of Mill Springs [Source: How Stuff Works - Historical Events | Nathan Chandler | July 2016 ++]| ***************************** Famous Civil War Battles Quiz 1 ► Did You Answer Correctly? 1. How many casualties occurred at the Battle of Fort Sumter, the first battle of the war? zero. After a lot of bluster, Union forces surrendered the Charleston fort. 2. During which battle did Thomas Jonathan Jackson earn his famous nickname? Battle of Bull Run. Jackson and his men held off an unexpected attack by Union troops; he became known as "Stonewall" Jackson.. 3. Why did the Confederacy a new battle flag after the First Battle of Bull Run? They had a hard time identifying the old one from afar.. During the battle, they couldn't tell if reinforcements were theirs or the Union's. 4. Which battle is sometimes referred to as the "Bull Run of the West?" Battle of Wilson's Creek. It took place in western Missouri and the Confederates pulled off another stunning victory. 5. At which battle did a black unit famously fight off a Confederate attack? Battle of Milliken's Bend. The forces, which included freed slaves, prevented the Confederates from cutting off a crucial supply lin
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