The Boys' War Final Review Quiz

What did many soldiers do after the Civil War ended?

• They left the camp without waiting to be dismissed.

• They celebrated with a parade in the city.

• They returned home immediately by train.

• They joined other military units for further training.

What is the significance of the term 'Union' in the Civil War?

• It refers to the northern states that fought against the Confederacy.

• It refers to the southern states that supported slavery.

• It refers to the alliance of European countries during the war.

• It refers to the economic policies implemented by the Confederacy.

What were the living conditions like for soldiers in Civil War prisons?

• They were often overcrowded, unsanitary, and lacking basic necessities.

• They had comfortable accommodations with ample food and water.

• They were provided with private rooms and personal hygiene supplies.

• They enjoyed recreational activities and regular exercise.

How many people did a Confederate boy think died in Andersonville, Georgia on a particular day in August 1864?

• At least fifty people

• At least a hundred people

• At least two hundred people

• At least three hundred people

What were the main concerns of prisoners during the Civil War?

• Searching for food, clean water, and making themselves comfortable.

• Planning escape routes and gathering weapons.

• Forming alliances with other prisoners and organizing revolts.

• Writing letters to their families and keeping morale high.

What does 'participate in a new war' imply about soldiers' attitudes after the Civil War?

• It suggests a willingness to continue fighting despite the war's end.

• It indicates a desire for peace and reconciliation.

• It reflects a sense of defeat and resignation.

• It shows a commitment to national unity and rebuilding.

What does 'Confederate' refer to in the Civil War?

• A type of military strategy used by the Union

• The southern states that seceded from the Union

• A political party formed during the Civil War

• The northern states that fought against slavery

What does 'naive' mean in the context of soldiers enlisting in the Civil War?

• Lacking experience or sophistication.

• Highly skilled and trained.

• Overly confident and aggressive.

• Well-informed and strategic.

True or False: The boys who enlisted in the Civil War were experienced soldiers.

• True, they were experienced soldiers.

• False, they were naive and undisciplined.

• True, they had military training.

• False, they were all veterans.

What does 'dismissed from duty' mean?

• It means being officially released from military service.

• It means being punished for misconduct.

• It means being promoted to a higher rank.

• It means being transferred to another unit.