Civil War and Revolutionary War Insights

The video explores the stories of two ancestors, John Burnett and Lambert Burget. John, a Civil War soldier, returned home to Texas and fabricated a story about his service to avoid the stigma of desertion. Meanwhile, Lambert Burget served as a Patriot in the Revolutionary War, fighting alongside George Washington. The video reveals the historical context and personal dilemmas faced by these individuals, highlighting their impact on family history.

What challenge did John face upon returning to Texas after the Civil War?

• He was celebrated as a hero.

• He was surrounded by former Confederate soldiers as a deserter.

• He was immediately imprisoned.

• He was given a medal of honor.

What does the biography claim about John's Civil War service?

• He deserted the army.

• He was a spy for the Union.

• He was captured and taken to New Orleans.

• He never participated in the war.

What is revealed about the story of John's Civil War service?

• It was a government cover-up.

• It was fabricated by John or his family.

• It was entirely true.

• It was a secret mission.

Who was Lambert Burget?

• A deserter from the Confederate army.

• A famous general in the Civil War.

• Carol's fourth great-grandfather who fought in the Revolutionary War.

• A politician from Texas.

Which side did Lambert Burget fight for during the Revolutionary War?

• The Spanish Army.

• The Patriots with George Washington.

• The French Army.

• The British Army.

What role did Lambert Burget serve in during the Revolutionary War?

• A spy for the Patriots.

• A general in the British Army.

• A captain in the French Navy.

• A private in the New York Militia.

What was Lambert Burget's connection to George Washington?

• He briefly served directly under George Washington.

• He was Washington's childhood friend.

• He was Washington's personal assistant.

• He never met George Washington.

What opportunity does Carol have due to her ancestor's service?

• To join the Sons of the American Revolution.

• To become a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution.

• To receive a government pension.

• To write a book about her family history.

What did Lambert Burget do after the Revolutionary War?

• He became a farmer.

• He continued to serve in the army.

• He moved to Europe.

• He became a politician.

How long did Lambert Burget live after the Revolutionary War ended?

• 10 more years.

• 20 more years.

• 60 more years.

• He died immediately after the war.