Battle of Fredericksburg Quiz

Battle of Fredericksburg Quiz

Assessment

Interactive Video

History

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Nancy Jackson

FREE Resource

5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What strategic advantage did the Confederate troops have at the sunken road?

They had more troops than the Union.

They had better weapons.

They were positioned on higher ground.

They had a stone wall for protection.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the Confederates enhance their firepower at the stone wall?

By using explosive ammunition.

By deploying cavalry units.

By setting up relays for continuous firing.

By using cannons exclusively.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the outcome of the Union's repeated assaults on the Confederate position?

They forced the Confederates to retreat.

They were unable to reach the stone wall.

They captured Marie Heights.

They successfully breached the stone wall.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What role did Marie Heights play in the Confederate defense?

It was the main headquarters for the Union.

It was a supply depot for the Confederates.

It served as a medical facility.

It provided additional infantry and artillery support.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happened to Brigadier General Thomas Cobb during the battle?

He was captured by Union forces.

He was promoted to a higher rank.

He was fatally wounded by artillery.

He led a successful counterattack.