Antietam Battlefield Artifacts Quiz

What was the significance of the model 1850 field and staff sword carried by General Joseph Kershaw?

• It was used in the Battle of Gettysburg.

• It was carried by Kershaw throughout the Civil War.

• It was a gift from President Lincoln.

• It was a ceremonial sword used only for parades.

Who originally owned the right-handed gauntlet discussed in the video?

• Edwin Stanton

• General Joseph Kershaw

• Major General John Sedgwick

• Stonewall Jackson

What did Mrs. Jackson do with Stonewall Jackson's gauntlet after his death?

• She donated it to a museum.

• She gave it to an artist for a painting.

• She buried it with him.

• She kept it as a family heirloom.

What notable signatures are found on Major General John Sedgwick's commission?

• General Joseph Kershaw and President Lincoln

• General Robert E. Lee and President Lincoln

• Edwin Stanton and President Lincoln

• Stonewall Jackson and Edwin Stanton

What was Major General John Sedgwick's fate after the Battle of Antietam?

• He retired and lived in South Carolina.

• He was killed in action at the Battle of Spotsylvania.

• He was captured by Confederate forces.

• He was promoted to President Lincoln's cabinet.