Battle of Shiloh Quiz

What was the initial position of Grant's army in early April 1862?

• Defending the city of Memphis

• Marching north along the Mississippi River

• Stationed at Corinth, Mississippi

• Marching south along the Tennessee River

Who led the Confederate forces in the surprise attack at Shiloh?

• General Albert Sidney Johnston

• General Robert E. Lee

• General P.G.T. Beauregard

• General Stonewall Jackson

What advantage did the Union forces use to launch a counter-attack?

• Reinforcements and naval firepower

• Advanced artillery technology

• Superior cavalry units

• A surprise night raid

What was the impact of General Johnston's death on the Confederate forces?

• It boosted their morale

• It had no significant impact

• It was a critical blow to their defenses

• It led to an immediate Confederate victory

What strategic advantage did the Union gain after the Battle of Shiloh?

• Complete control of the Upper Mississippi River

• Control of the Atlantic coast

• Dominance in the Eastern theater

• Capture of the Confederate capital