American Civil War Battlefields Quiz

What was the significance of the Gaines Mill battle in 1862?

• It was the second largest battle on the American continent at that time.

• It marked the end of the Civil War.

• It was the first battle of the Civil War.

• It was a naval battle.

Which direction were the armies oriented during the Cold Harbor battle of 1864?

• West-North

• North-South

• East-West

• South-East

Who led the Union forces during the Cold Harbor battle?

• General Jackson

• General McClellan

• General Grant

• General Lee

What makes the Gaines Mill and Cold Harbor battlefields unique in terms of preservation?

• They are nearly 600 acres of pristine unpreserved battlefield land.

• They are the smallest battlefields in America.

• They are the only battlefields with a museum.

• They are the only battlefields in the world.

What is the goal of the Gaines Mill Cold Harbor Safe Forever campaign?

• To build a shopping mall on the battlefield.

• To convert the battlefield into a park.

• To preserve the battlefield land forever.

• To sell the land to private developers.