Peninsula Campaign Quiz

What was the main reason General McClellan was initially hesitant to move the Army of the Potomac into action?

• He thought a direct assault on Richmond would fail.

• He was unsure of the Confederate army's location.

• He was waiting for additional reinforcements.

• He believed the army was not large enough.

What was McClellan's strategy for approaching Richmond during the Peninsula Campaign?

• A direct assault from Washington D.C.

• A naval blockade of Richmond.

• Marching from the Virginia Peninsula.

• Attacking from the Shenandoah Valley.

Which Confederate general was replaced by Robert E. Lee after being wounded at the Battle of Seven Pines?

• James Longstreet

• J.E.B. Stuart

• Joseph Johnston

• Stonewall Jackson

What tactic did the Confederates use to deceive McClellan about their troop numbers?

• Spreading false intelligence

• Creating dust clouds with branches

• Using decoy camps

• Faking radio transmissions

What was the outcome of the Peninsula Campaign for the Union?

• A failed campaign

• A strategic stalemate

• A successful siege of Richmond

• A decisive victory