Battle of Bentonville Quiz

What was the main challenge in understanding the first day of the Battle of Bentonville?

• The weather conditions

• The lack of historical records

• The complex movements and dealings

• The large number of soldiers involved

How many soldiers did Sherman initially have at Bentonville?

• Far fewer than 25,000

• 25,000

• 30,000

• 60,000

What was the significance of the Goldsboro Road during the battle?

• It was the location of the final battle

• It was used for retreat by the Union forces

• It was the main supply route for the Confederates

• It was a strategic point for Union advancement

What natural feature did Morgan use to fortify his position?

• A forest

• A mountain

• A river

• A swamp

Which Confederate general pulled out Lafayette McLaughs, affecting the Confederate left?

• P.G.T. Beauregard

• Robert E. Lee

• Braxton Bragg

• Joseph Johnston

What was the outcome of the Army of Tennessee's last grand charge?

• They retreated without engaging

• They captured a key Union position

• They were pushed back by Union reinforcements

• They successfully broke the Union lines

What was the state of the Confederate forces after their initial success?

• They were well-organized and ready for another attack

• They were disorganized despite their victory

• They had captured significant Union territory

• They had suffered minimal casualties

What was the Union's response to the Confederate high tide?

• They retreated to a safer position

• They negotiated a temporary ceasefire

• They called for reinforcements from another battle

• They launched a counterattack with reinforcements

What did a Union soldier from Illinois recall about the day of the battle?

• It was a foggy and mysterious day

• It was a cold and snowy day

• It was a beautiful and sunny day

• It was a rainy and gloomy day

How did a captain on Hardy's staff describe the battle?

• As a minor skirmish

• As a strategic victory

• As the most terrible battle he ever imagined

• As a peaceful negotiation