Civil War Battle Naming Conventions

What was the primary basis for the Federal army's naming of battles during the Civil War?

• Date of the battle

• Closest town

• Nearby body of water

• Commanding officer's name

Which battle is an example where both the Confederate and Federal armies used the same name?

• Battle of Bull Run

• Battle of Antietam

• Battle of Fredericksburg

• Battle of Stones River

How can you generally determine which side named a Civil War battlefield?

• By the length of the name

• By the outcome of the battle

• By the type of terrain

• By the naming convention used