Chancellorsville Battlefield Quiz

Who purchased Dowdle's Tavern in 1849 and operated it as a tavern?

• Adolphus Bushbeck

• Oliver Otis Howard

• P Bauer Dowdle

• Mel C Chancellor

Which Corps led the federal advance toward Fredericksburg in the spring of 1863?

• 11th Corps

• 12th Corps

• 3rd Corps

• 2nd Corps

Which general was known for his piety and kindness to the Chancellor family?

• Stonewall Jackson

• Oliver Otis Howard

• AP Hill

• Dan Sickles

What was Oliver Otis Howard's initial reaction to reports of Confederate movements?

• He immediately prepared defenses

• He ignored the reports

• He took a nap and delegated tasks

• He retreated with his men

Who was the commander of the 11th Corps during the Battle of Chancellorsville?

• Francis Barlow

• Oliver Otis Howard

• Adolphus Bushbeck

• Carl Schertz

Which Confederate general led the attack that caused the 11th Corps to retreat?

• Stonewall Jackson

• Robert E. Lee

• Dan Sickles

• AP Hill

What was the name of the defensive line established by Adolphus Bushbeck?

• Bushbeck Line

• Chancellor Line

• Howard Line

• Dowdle Line

What was the fate of the 154th New York during the battle?

• They retreated

• They were captured

• They advanced successfully

• They held their ground

What happened to Dowdle's Tavern after the Civil War?

• It was converted into a school

• It was preserved as a museum

• It was destroyed by fire

• It became a private residence

What role did Dowdle's Tavern play during the battle?

• It was a command center

• It served as a field hospital

• It was a prisoner camp

• It was a supply depot