7.05 Davis and Jackson

Jefferson Davis was-

• President of the Union during the Civil War

• President of the Confederacy during the Civil War

• A Confederate General

• A Confederate Senator

Answer explanation

Jefferson Davis was the President of the Confederacy during the Civil War, making the correct choice 'President of the Confederacy during the Civil War'.

Stonewall Jackson was-

• A confederate General

• The president of the Confederacy

• The president of the Union

• A Confederate Diplomat

Answer explanation

Stonewall Jackson was a Confederate General, not the president of the Confederacy or the Union, or a Confederate Diplomat.

How did Stonewall Jackson get his name?

• For sitting calmly on his horse, during a battle, leading his men

• For hiding for cover behind stone walls

• For his constant, stone faced facial expressions

• For his view on slavery

Answer explanation

Stonewall Jackson got his name for sitting calmly on his horse, during a battle, leading his men. This behavior earned him the nickname 'Stonewall'.

Why was Stonewall Jackson so famous as a commander?

• He was popular

• He planned many of the Confederate victories, leading his men into battle

• He suffered a lot of defeats, but did so bravely

• He helped the North win the war

Answer explanation

Stonewall Jackson was famous as a commander because he planned many of the Confederate victories, leading his men into battle.

Where did Stonewall Jackson first become famous?

• Battle of Bull Run

• Gettysburg

• Vicksburg

• Fort Sumter

Answer explanation

Stonewall Jackson first became famous during the Shenandoah Valley Campaign, showcasing his military prowess and strategic skills.

How old was Stonewall Jackson when he died?

• 50

• 35

• 29

• 39

Answer explanation

Stonewall Jackson was 39 years old when he died, making the correct answer choice 39.

Jefferson Davis originally agreed with the Southern States seceding.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Jefferson Davis did not originally agree with the Southern States seceding, so the statement is False.

What happened to Jefferson Davis after the Civil War

• He escaped to Mexico

• Became president of the United States

• He was shortly put in prison as a traitor

• Is still fighting against the country today

Answer explanation

Jefferson Davis was shortly put in prison as a traitor after the Civil War, not escaping to Mexico, becoming president, or still fighting against the country.