Fredericksburg Battlefield Quiz

What did Robert E. Lee famously say about the nature of war during the December 1862 battle?

• War is a necessary evil.

• It is a good thing war is so terrible, we should grow too fond of it.

• Victory is the ultimate goal of war.

• War is the art of deception.

During the Chancellorsville campaign, who was tasked with defending the Confederate position on Lee Hill?

• James Longstreet

• Stonewall Jackson

• Jubal Early

• Robert E. Lee

What was the main reason the Union forces were able to break through the Confederate lines during the Chancellorsville campaign?

• Superior numbers

• Surprise attack at night

• Weaknesses in the Confederate line

• Better artillery

What is the main threat to the preservation of the Fredericksburg battlefield?

• Natural disasters

• Development pressures

• Lack of interest

• Military exercises

What is the purpose of the American Battlefield Trust's call to action?

• To raise funds for battlefield preservation

• To publish a book on the battle

• To organize historical tours

• To recruit volunteers for reenactments