Civil War Armies and Commanders Quiz

What was a unique characteristic of Civil War armies that set them apart from other military units?

• They operated independently with broad missions.

• They were always led by the President.

• They were all stationed in the same region.

• They consisted only of infantry units.

Which Union Army was the largest and operated in the East during the Civil War?

• Army of Tennessee

• Army of the Potomac

• Army of the Ohio

• Army of the Cumberland

Who was the aggressive Confederate commander known for defying military doctrine?

• George Gordon Meade

• Ulysses S. Grant

• Robert E. Lee

• William T. Sherman

Which army was responsible for the defense and conquest of Middle Tennessee?

• Army of New Mexico

• Army of the Ohio

• Army of the Gulf

• Army of Northern Virginia

What was a strategic objective of the Confederate Army of New Mexico?

• To capture California and open a trade route to the Pacific

• To merge with the Army of Tennessee

• To defend the city of Vicksburg

• To launch campaigns into Texas