Heroes of the Battle of Shiloh

Heroes of the Battle of Shiloh

Assessment

Interactive Video

History

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Nancy Jackson

FREE Resource

5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was often labeled as the hero of the Battle of Shiloh in early books and films?

Edward Peabody

Benjamin Prentiss

WHL Wallace

Ulysses S. Grant

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which commander was actually in charge of most troops at the Hornets Nest during the Battle of Shiloh?

Edward Peabody

WHL Wallace

Benjamin Prentiss

William Tecumseh Sherman

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Benjamin Prentiss do after WHL Wallace's death?

He joined the Confederate Army.

He began a speaking tour claiming credit for the battle.

He retired from the military.

He wrote a book about the battle.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What significant action did Edward Peabody take during the Battle of Shiloh?

He led a charge against the Confederate forces.

He sent out a patrol that discovered the Confederate attack.

He captured a key Confederate general.

He negotiated a truce with the Confederates.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Benjamin Prentiss's narrative overshadow Edward Peabody's contributions?

By dismissing Peabody's role in the battle.

By writing a book that excluded Peabody.

By taking credit for Peabody's early warning.

By claiming Peabody's patrol was unnecessary.