Farm Fences and Their Role in the Civil War

What was the primary reason for building fences in the New World compared to the Old World?

• To mark property boundaries

• To keep animals in

• To keep animals out

• To prevent soil erosion

Which type of fence was considered the most popular in America as late as 1870?

• Picket fence

• Post and rail fence

• Virginia worm fence

• Stone wall

How did farm fences serve as obstacles during the Civil War?

• They provided a place to hide

• They were used to store weapons

• They slowed down troop movements

• They marked the boundaries of battlefields

In what way did fences aid in command and control during the Civil War?

• By providing a rallying point

• By storing ammunition

• By marking enemy positions

• By offering a place to rest

Which battle is mentioned as an example where fences provided concealment for soldiers?

• Battle of Shiloh

• Battle of Antietam

• Battle of Fredericksburg

• Battle of Bull Run