Battle of Parker's Crossroads Quiz

What is the significance of Parker's Crossroads in the context of the Civil War?

• It was the first battle of the Civil War.

• It marked the end of the Civil War.

• It was a strategic battle fought on the last day of 1862.

• It was the largest battle in Tennessee.

What unique feature does the Parker's Crossroads battlefield offer to visitors?

• A guided tour by Nathan Bedford Forrest.

• A museum with original artifacts.

• A reenactment of the battle every weekend.

• Over four miles of paved walking trails.

What was Abraham Lincoln's strategy in early 1862 regarding the Civil War?

• To withdraw Union forces from the South.

• To focus solely on defending the Union territories.

• To move all armies by February 22nd to take the war to the southern Confederacy.

• To negotiate peace with the Confederacy.

Who was responsible for the surprise attack on Nathan Bedford Forrest's forces during the battle?

• Colonel John W. Fuller's Ohio Brigade

• General Ulysses S. Grant

• Colonel Cyrusel Dunham

• General Robert E. Lee

What was Nathan Bedford Forrest's reaction when he realized the Ohio Brigade was in his rear?

• He called for reinforcements.

• He pretended to surrender and then charged both ways.

• He ordered a retreat without a fight.

• He immediately surrendered.

How did the Battle of Parker's Crossroads impact Nathan Bedford Forrest's reputation?

• It diminished his reputation significantly.

• It contributed to his growing myth and reputation for invincibility.

• It had no impact on his reputation.

• It led to his immediate capture.

What was one of the main challenges faced by Joe Johnston in the Western Theater?

• Mutiny within his ranks.

• Inability to communicate with Jefferson Davis.

• Forces spread too far apart to support each other.

• Lack of supplies for his troops.

What role did Steve McDaniel play in the preservation of Parker's Crossroads?

• He wrote a book about the battle.

• He was instrumental in the preservation efforts.

• He led the Confederate forces.

• He was a general during the battle.

What is one of the key elements that make a battlefield experience meaningful according to the video?

• Guided tours by descendants of soldiers.

• Combination of preservation, restoration, and interpretation.

• Availability of modern amenities.

• Presence of original battle artifacts.

What was the outcome of the Battle of Parker's Crossroads?

• A stalemate with no clear winner.

• A complete destruction of Confederate forces.

• A Confederate victory despite Forrest leaving the field.

• A decisive Union victory.