Battle of Newburn and Newburn Historical Insights

What year was Newburn, North Carolina founded?

• 1910

• 1710

• 1810

• 1610

Which Union general was associated with the brigades at the Battle of Newburn?

• Robert E. Lee

• William T. Sherman

• Ambrose Burnside

• Ulysses S. Grant

What natural obstacle did the Union forces face during the Battle of Newburn?

• Mountains

• Swamp

• River

• Desert

Which Confederate regiment is noted for its significant role in the Battle of Newburn?

• 1st Virginia

• 10th Alabama

• 26th North Carolina

• 54th Massachusetts

What was the outcome for the Confederate forces at the Battle of Newburn?

• Victory

• Stalemate

• Retreat

• Reinforcement

Which Union brigade was brought up as a reserve during the battle?

• Foster's Brigade

• Reno's Brigade

• Park's Brigade

• Smith's Brigade

What did the Union forces do after capturing Newburn?

• Left immediately

• Occupied and settled in the town

• Burned the town

• Destroyed the town

Which Confederate commander ordered a retreat during the battle?

• Stonewall Jackson

• Lawrence O'Brien Branch

• J.E.B. Stuart

• James Longstreet

What is a notable feature of the Newburn National Cemetery?

• It was built after World War II

• It is located in a different state

• It is the largest in the US

• It has monuments for most states involved in the battle

What resource is recommended for learning more about the Battle of Newburn?

• A podcast series

• A museum exhibit

• Eric Lind Blade's book

• A documentary