Civil War Monuments and Markers Quiz

What was the primary reason veterans began erecting monuments in the 1880s and 1890s?

• To commemorate the events of the Civil War as they aged

• To mark where battles were won

• To attract tourists to battlefields

• To honor the generals who led them

Who primarily placed the monuments on Civil War battlefields?

• Veterans and their units

• Local civilians

• The federal government

• State governments

What is the myth associated with equestrian statues?

• The number of hooves in the air indicates the rider's fate

• The direction the horse faces indicates victory

• The color of the statue indicates the battle's outcome

• The size of the statue indicates the importance of the battle

Who was John Burns, and why is he significant?

• A general who led a major battle

• A civilian who fought in the Battle of Gettysburg

• A politician who funded many monuments

• A historian who documented the Civil War

What was unique about the monument dedicated to John Burns?

• It was the first monument on the Gettysburg Battlefield

• It honored the only civilian who fought in the battle

• It was the largest monument on the battlefield

• It was funded by the federal government