Chancellorsville Battle Quiz

What was the significance of the Boost back line during the battle?

• It was a supply depot for the Union forces.

• It was the main headquarters for the Union army.

• It served as a fallback position to slow down the Confederates.

• It was a major offensive position.

Who was Sergeant Amos Humiston and why did he become a national sensation?

• A spy for the Union army.

• A Confederate soldier known for his bravery.

• A Union soldier found with a picture of his children.

• A general who led the 154th New York.

What was one of Oliver Otis Howard's controversial actions during the battle?

• He captured a key Confederate position.

• He led a successful charge against the Confederates.

• He retreated without orders.

• He ignored reconnaissance reports.

How did Oliver Otis Howard try to rally his men during the battle?

• By giving a motivational speech.

• By ordering a retreat to regroup.

• By using a flagstaff with his amputated arm.

• By leading a charge with a sword.

What was Stonewall Jackson's strategic change during the battle?

• He ordered a direct assault on the Union headquarters.

• He planned to encircle the Union forces completely.

• He decided to retreat to a safer position.

• He aimed to cut off the Union army from the Ford.

Why was Joe Hooker's reaction to Jackson's change considered a potential trap for the Confederates?

• He had a fortified defensive line.

• He had fresh troops ready to counterattack.

• He had superior artillery positioned.

• He had reinforcements arriving from the north.

What was the role of the 26th Wisconsin regiment during the battle?

• They led a successful charge against the Confederates.

• They were overwhelmed but regrouped with the third core.

• They retreated without engaging the enemy.

• They served as a reserve force and did not see action.

What challenge did the 11th Corps face during the battle?

• They were ordered to retreat without support.

• They were overwhelmed by Confederate forces.

• They were caught between Confederate and Union lines.

• They were cut off from supplies.

What is the main focus of the Central Virginia Battlefield Trust?

• To reconstruct historical buildings.

• To provide tours of historical sites.

• To preserve and protect battlefield lands.

• To organize reenactments of battles.

Why is the preservation of battlefields important according to the video?

• To create new historical museums.

• To provide land for new developments.

• To honor the memory of those who fought.

• To increase tourism in the area.