Fredericksburg Battles Quiz

What was the significance of Fredericksburg during the Civil War?

• It was a major industrial center.

• It was a strategic location between two capitals.

• It was the site of a major naval battle.

• It was a key agricultural hub.

Who was Martha Stevens, and what happened to her home during the First Battle of Fredericksburg?

• A Union general; her home was used as a headquarters.

• A nurse; her home was converted into a hospital.

• A Confederate spy; her home was burned down.

• A local civilian; her home was riddled with bullets.

When was the famous photograph by Andrew Russell actually taken?

• May 1863

• July 1863

• December 1862

• April 1862

What defensive strategy did the Confederates use during the battles?

• Building a series of forts

• Digging trenches to improve their position

• Setting up artillery on high ground

• Using naval blockades

What was the purpose of the trench cut by the Confederates?

• To store supplies

• To trap Union soldiers

• To improve their defensive position

• To hide from aerial attacks

How did the Confederates manage to fire their muskets when the ramrod got stuck?

• They used a different type of gunpowder.

• They fired the musket with the ramrod still inside.

• They used a special tool to remove it.

• They stopped firing altogether.

What was the spacing between Confederate soldiers during the battle?

• Every 5 yards

• Every 10 yards

• Every 3 yards

• Every 2 yards

What was the condition of the Hall House after the battles?

• It was so damaged it had to be taken down.

• It was left untouched.

• It was used as a military hospital.

• It was converted into a museum.

What was the original purpose of Mercer Square?

• A military training ground

• An agricultural fairground

• A residential area

• A government building site

What was the strategic importance of the road at Fredericksburg?

• It connected two major rivers.

• It was a direct route between Washington and Richmond.

• It was used for transporting goods to the front lines.

• It was the only road leading to the battlefield.