U.S. History - Battle of Fredericksburg Article Quiz

In the Battle of Fredericksburg, because the Union lost twice as many men as the Confederates,

• General Burnside lost his position as General.

• Abe Lincoln was impeached.

• Abe Lincoln hired Robert E. Lee.

• General Burnside was promoted to 3rd General.

Who led the Union Army in the Battle of Fredericksburg?

• General Robert E. Lee

• President Abraham Lincoln

• General Ambrose Burnside

• President Jefferson Davis

What was General Ambrose Burnside's goal in the Battle of Fredericksburg?

• To defend the Rappahannock Bridge

• To race to the Confederate capital of Richmond before the Confederate Army could stop him

• To retreat to Washington D.C.

• To capture General Robert E. Lee

Why did the Union Army's bridge strategy fail during the Battle of Fredericksburg?

• The Confederate Army was stronger

• The Union Army did not have enough soldiers

• The bridges did not arrive in time.

• The Union Army ran our of ammo.

What was the outcome of the Battle of Fredericksburg in terms of casualties for the Union Army?

• The Union Army lost 12,653 men

• The Union Army lost 6,000 men

• The Union Army lost 20,000 men

• The Union Army lost 2,500 men

What effect did the Battle of Fredericksburg have on Union morale?

• It boosted the Union morale

• It had no effect on the Union morale

• It plummeted the Union morale

• It caused the Union to recruit more soldiers

What does the word "Criticize" mean according to the 'WORDS TO KNOW' section?

• To approve of

• To disapprove of

• To fight or battle

• To fall or decrease

What does the word "Combat" mean according to the 'WORDS TO KNOW' section?

• To approve of

• To disapprove of

• To fight or battle

• To fall or decrease

What does the word "Plummeted" mean according to the 'WORDS TO KNOW' section?

• To approve of

• To disapprove of

• To fight or battle

• To fall or decrease

Before the Battle of Fredericksburg, how did Ambrose Burnside initially respond to being commander of the army?

• Confusion and disorientation
• Indifference and apathy
• Excitement and eagerness
• Reluctance and hesitation