Fredericksburg Battlefield Quiz

What did Robert E. Lee reportedly say about the nature of war during the December 1862 battle?

• War is a necessary evil.

• It is a good thing war is so terrible, we should grow too fond of it.

• War is the ultimate test of a soldier.

• The glory of war is unmatched.

During the Chancellorsville campaign, who was tasked with defending the position on Lee Hill?

• Stonewall Jackson

• Jubal Early

• John Sedgwick

• Robert E. Lee

Which Union general led the breakthrough against the Confederate line during the Chancellorsville campaign?

• Ulysses S. Grant

• George McClellan

• John Sedgwick

• William Tecumseh Sherman

What is the main threat to the preservation of the battlefield land discussed in the video?

• Tourism

• Military exercises

• Development pressure

• Natural disasters

Why is it important to preserve the battlefield land according to the video?

• To expand commercial development

• To create a new park for recreation

• To maintain historical education and understanding

• To build new residential areas