Medal of Honor and Squarespace Sponsorship Quiz

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Who proposed the creation of the Medal of Honor during the Civil War?

• Lieutenant Colonel Edward Townsen

• President Abraham Lincoln

• General Ulysses S. Grant

• Secretary of the Navy Gideon Wells

What was a significant issue with the initial criteria for awarding the Medal of Honor?

• It required a unanimous vote from Congress.

• It was only awarded posthumously.

• The criteria were too vague.

• It was only available to officers.

Why were some Medals of Honor awarded during the Civil War later revoked?

• They were awarded without the President's approval.

• They were given for actions not meeting the criteria.

• They were given to soldiers who deserted.

• They were awarded to Confederate soldiers.

What was the reason for the mass awarding of Medals of Honor to the 27th Maine Volunteer Infantry Regiment?

• They captured a Confederate general.

• They volunteered to guard Washington.

• They led a successful charge at Gettysburg.

• They were the first to enlist in the Union Army.

What notable action did William Harvey Carney perform to earn the Medal of Honor?

• Rescued a wounded comrade under fire.

• Led a successful cavalry charge.

• Captured a Confederate flag.

• Preserved his regiment's colors during a charge.

What was unique about Willie Johnson's Medal of Honor award?

• He was the youngest recipient at 13 years old.

• He was the only drummer to receive the medal.

• He was the first recipient of the medal.

• He was awarded for capturing a Confederate officer.

How did John Cook demonstrate bravery during the Battle of Antietam?

• He captured a Confederate flag.

• He rescued wounded soldiers from the battlefield.

• He acted as a cannoneer under heavy fire.

• He led a charge against enemy lines.

What does the video emphasize about the Medal of Honor recipients from the Civil War?

• They deserve to be remembered.

• Their actions are less honorable today.

• They all received the medal posthumously.

• They were all officers.

What is the call to action at the end of the video?

• To donate to the History Guy's Patreon.

• To subscribe to the History Guy's channel.

• To visit the History Guy's merchandise shop.

• To support the History Guy on Cameo.