Civil War Battlefields Quiz

What was the main objective of John Pope's Army of Virginia in the summer of 1862?

• To secure the Shenandoah Valley

• To defend Richmond from Union forces

• To invade the northern states

• To capture the vital rail hub of Gordonsville

How did Stonewall Jackson rally his men during the Battle of Cedar Mountain?

• By drawing his saber and swinging it around

• By giving an inspiring speech

• By sending reinforcements

• By leading a cavalry charge

Which states' soldiers fought on the land being preserved at Cedar Mountain?

• Mississippi, Louisiana, and Texas

• Kentucky, Missouri, and Arkansas

• North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee

• Virginia, Georgia, and Alabama

What was Jeb Stuart's role in the events leading up to the Battle of Brandy Station?

• To negotiate a truce with Union forces

• To capture Washington, D.C.

• To lead an infantry charge

• To screen the Confederate infantry movement

Who led the Union cavalry that clashed with Confederate forces at Brandy Station?

• Ulysses S. Grant

• William T. Sherman

• George B. McClellan

• Alfred Pleasanton