North Carolina's Role in the Civil War

Kirk Bradley discusses North Carolina's significant role in the Civil War, highlighting the state's troop contributions to both the Confederate and Union armies, the high casualty rate, and the pride of veterans. He mentions key battles and notable figures from North Carolina, as well as the largest Confederate troop surrender at Bennett Place. The video concludes with a reflection on memorials honoring North Carolina's troops.

Who is Kirk Bradley?

• A soldier from the Civil War

• A trustee of the Civil War trust

• A Civil War historian

• A North Carolina governor

How many troops from North Carolina served in the Confederate Army?

• Over 130,000

• Over 100,000

• Over 150,000

• Over 200,000

What was the number of black soldiers from North Carolina who fought for the Union?

• 6,000

• 5,000

• 4,000

• 3,000

What significant statistic is associated with North Carolina's Confederate troops?

• 20,000 troops died

• 30,000 troops died

• 40,000 troops died

• 50,000 troops died

Which battles were North Carolinians notably involved in?

• Antietam and Bull Run

• Vicksburg and Shiloh

• Gettysburg and Chickamauga

• Fredericksburg and Chancellorsville

What roles did North Carolinians play beyond the battlefield?

• None of the above

• Political leadership

• Material support and hospital care

• Only fighting

Which of the following is a notable figure from North Carolina during the Civil War?

• William T. Sherman

• George B. McClellan

• Ulysses S. Grant

• Braxton Bragg

Where was the largest Confederate troop surrender negotiated?

• Appomattox

• Richmond

• Bennett Place

• Fort Sumter

What is significant about the memorial at Gettysburg for North Carolina troops?

• It is the largest memorial

• It is located in North Carolina

• It shows the courage and tenacity of the troops

• It was built first

What does the memorial at Gettysburg depict about North Carolina troops?

• Their uniforms

• Their weapons

• Their courage and effort

• Their leaders