Averasboro Battlefield Quiz

What significant event does the Averasboro Battlefield commemorate?

• The end of the Civil War

• The signing of the Declaration of Independence

• The start of the Civil War

• The 160th anniversary of a key battle in Sherman's campaign

Which general was tasked with slowing down Sherman's advance in March 1865?

• Robert E. Lee

• Joseph E. Johnston

• Ulysses S. Grant

• Stonewall Jackson

What was the primary goal of General Sherman's march through the Carolinas?

• To join forces with General Grant

• To capture Washington, D.C.

• To disrupt Confederate supply lines

• To negotiate peace with the Confederates

What tactic did General Hardee employ at the Averasboro Battlefield?

• A single line of defense

• A naval blockade

• Three lines of defense with the strongest in front

• A surprise night attack

Which river is mentioned as being near the Averasboro Battlefield?

• Mississippi River

• Potomac River

• Ohio River

• Cape Fear River

What challenge did the Union forces face during the battle due to weather conditions?

• Heavy snowfall

• Rain and muddy terrain

• Strong winds

• Extreme heat

What was the outcome of the battle for the Confederate forces?

• They were forced to retreat to their third line

• They captured Union artillery

• They negotiated a truce

• They successfully repelled the Union forces

What was the next major battle following Averasboro?

• Battle of Bull Run

• Battle of Antietam

• Battle of Bentonville

• Battle of Gettysburg

What is preserved at the Averasboro Battlefield today?

• A replica of Sherman's headquarters

• A monument to General Lee

• A Confederate cemetery

• A museum with relics from the battle

What is the significance of the Averasboro Battlefield Museum?

• It houses relics from the campaign and battle

• It is the largest museum in North Carolina

• It is a replica of a Civil War fort

• It was the site of the peace treaty signing