Chickamauga: Animated Battle Map

What was the main objective of Union General William S. Rosecrans during the campaign leading to the Battle of Chickamauga?

• To capture Vicksburg

• To take control of Chattanooga

• To defeat Robert E. Lee's army

• To secure the Deep South

What was the significance of Chattanooga in the context of the Civil War?

• It was a major supply route for the Confederacy.

• It was a strategic location for Union forces to control the Deep South.

• It was the capital of the Confederacy.

• It was where the war began.

How did Rosecrans plan to surprise Confederate General Braxton Bragg?

 

• By attacking during the night

• By cutting off Bragg's army in the North Georgia Mountains

• By using cavalry to scout ahead

• By retreating to Chattanooga

Why did Bragg abandon Chattanooga initially?

  

• He was outnumbered by Rosecrans' troops.

• He received reinforcements.

• He was ordered to retreat.

• He wanted to regroup his forces.

What does the term "overextended" refer to in the context of Rosecrans' army?

• His army was too close to the enemy.

• His army was spread too thin over a large area.

• His army had too many supplies.

• His army was too well-fortified.

What mistake did General Bragg make during the battle?

• He underestimated Rosecrans' strategy.

• He failed to secure his right flank and found his way barred.

• He did not send enough reinforcements.

• He did not use cavalry effectively.

What role did General George Thomas play during the battle?

• He was the commander of the Confederate forces.

• He would open a line of retreat for the Union troops.

• He was a scout for Rosecrans.

• He was captured early in the battle.

 Which of the following best describes the conditions faced by soldiers during the battle?

• They had ample supplies and support.

• They faced harsh weather and insufficient supplies.

• They were well-rested and well-fed.

• They had advanced medical care available.

Why did General Bragg decide to reinforce his army during the campaign?

• He received news of reinforcements from Richmond.

• He feared losing control of Chattanooga.

• He wanted to outnumber Rosecrans' forces.

• He was advised by his generals to do so.

What was the outcome of the initial skirmishes on September 18th?

• A decisive Confederate victory

• A stalemate with heavy casualties on both sides

• A Union victory