Civil War National Cemeteries Quiz

What was the primary reason for establishing national cemeteries after the Civil War?

• To honor all soldiers who fought in the war

• To create a tourist attraction

• To settle land disputes

• To provide a resting place for Union soldiers

Who were the members of the burial corps responsible for locating Union soldiers' remains?

• Only immigrants

• Only former Confederate soldiers

• A mix of former slaves, immigrants, and soldiers

• Only former Union soldiers

Why were many soldiers buried in national cemeteries unidentified?

• The government did not prioritize identification

• Soldiers did not carry identification

• Lack of proper records

• Headboards were often removed or destroyed

Why did the northern government choose not to bury Confederate soldiers in national cemeteries?

• They were considered traitors

• There was not enough space

• They were buried in separate cemeteries

• The government ran out of funds

What is a common feature found in national cemeteries established after the Civil War?

• A plaque with the Gettysburg Address

• A garden with native plants

• A large statue of a Union general

• A museum dedicated to the Civil War