Civil War Soldier Treatment Quiz

What was the initial step taken for soldiers who were wounded on the battlefield during the Civil War?

• They were immediately sent home.

• They were left on the battlefield.

• They were sent to a field hospital or aid station.

• They were taken to a prison camp.

How were prisoners of war initially handled during the early stages of the Civil War?

• They were executed.

• They were often exchanged or paroled.

• They were immediately released.

• They were sent to work camps.

What led to the worsening conditions in prisons as the Civil War progressed?

• The breakdown of prisoner exchanges.

• The increase in battlefield deaths.

• The lack of medical supplies.

• The shortage of food supplies.