Virginia Military Institute and Its Historical Significance

What was the primary purpose of establishing the Virginia Military Institute in 1839?

• To provide general education

• To train citizen soldiers

• To act as a financial hub

• To serve as a political institution

Which famous Civil War figure was an instructor at VMI but not a cadet?

• Ulysses S. Grant

• Robert E. Lee

• George S. Patton

• Thomas J. 'Stonewall' Jackson

What significant action did the VMI cadets take during the Civil War?

• They defended Washington D.C.

• They negotiated peace treaties

• They trained Confederate volunteers

• They led the Confederate army

Which battle is most associated with the VMI cadets' military action?

• Battle of New Market

• Battle of Antietam

• Battle of Gettysburg

• Battle of Bull Run

What was the consequence of the Battle of New Market for VMI?

• The institute was permanently closed

• The cadets were sent to Europe

• The barracks were burned by Union forces

• The cadets were awarded medals