Mobile Bay Confederate Cemetery Quiz

What is the significance of the cemetery at Point Clear, Alabama?

• It is known for its unique architecture.

• It is a famous tourist attraction.

• It houses Confederate dead from the Vicksburg campaign.

• It is the largest cemetery in Alabama.

How were the Confederate soldiers transported to Mobile Bay?

• By railroads

• By horse carriages

• By sea routes

• By air transport

What happened to the medical records from the Confederate hospital?

• They were preserved in a museum.

• They were lost in a fire.

• They were digitized for future reference.

• They were sent to another hospital.

What technology helped discover the burial trenches?

• Satellite imagery

• Metal detectors

• Ground penetrating radar

• Sonar scanning

Why was Mobile considered a safe place for Confederate wounded?

• It did not fall to Union forces until late in the war.

• It was far from the front lines.

• It had strong fortifications.

• It was surrounded by natural barriers.

What role did railroads play during the Civil War?

• They were not operational during the war.

• They were used for transporting goods only.

• They were crucial for moving troops and supplies.

• They were used for civilian travel only.

What is one of the favorite aspects of studying history according to the video?

• Memorizing dates and events

• Visiting historical sites

• Asking questions and piecing together information

• Reading historical novels

Who takes care of the cemetery and other historical sites in the area?

• National Park Service

• Local government

• Sons of Confederate Veterans and United Daughters of the Confederacy

• Private companies

What is encouraged for visitors to Mobile Bay?

• To avoid the area due to its history

• To explore historical sites beyond the Battle of Mobile Bay

• To participate in local festivals

• To only visit the beaches

What is the main focus of the American Battlefield Trust?

• Promoting tourism

• Organizing reenactments

• Preserving battlefields and educating the public

• Building new historical monuments