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Battles of Manassas/Bull Run and Antietam

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 5hrs 0mins

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Class
Date
1.

Manassas was what distance from Washington, D.C.?

a)

40 miles

b)

90 miles

c)

15 miles

d)

30 miles

2.

Confederate troops in Manassas were first commanded by

a)

Joseph E. Johnston

b)

Robert E. Lee

c)

General Sherman

d)

John Pope

3.

What were the Confederate troops doing at Manassas, Virginia?

a)

burning railroad lines

b)

protecting ammunition storehouses

c)

planning a major offensive

d)

protecting the railroads

4.

Who did Abraham Lincoln order to confront the Confederates at Manassas?

a)

George Meade

b)

George McClellan

c)

Irvin McDowell

d)

Ulysses S. Grant

5.

Give the date the 1st Battle of Manassas/Bull Run started. Format your answer like this: April 14, 2020 - Note the capitalization, spacing and comma placement.

(a)  

6.

Who took the early advantage in the 1st Battle of Manassas/Bull Run?

a)

Union

b)

Confederates

7.

The Confederates stand on Henry Hill gave them time

a)

to place needed cannon battlements

b)

for reinforcements to arrive

c)

plan an escape route

d)

wait for the arrival of Robert E. Lee

8.

The first battle of Bull Run/Manassas demonstrated to Northerners and Southerners that

a)

that victory would be easily achievable by Union forces

b)

victory would not be achieved in a single battle

c)

that the Civil War would end sooner rather than later

d)

that the Union forces could easily defeat the Confederates in most battles

9.

Who lead the Confederate forces in the Battle of Cedar Mountain?

a)

George McClellan

b)

Stonewall Jackson

c)

Joseph E. Johnston

d)

John Pope

10.

Union General, John Pope in the 2nd Battle of Manassas/Bull Run, lead attack after attack on

a)

Confederate reinforcements

b)

Confederate arsenal

c)

the unfinished railroad

d)

a strategic bridge crossing Bull Run Creek

11.

In your opinion, why were the Confederate forces fiercely protecting the railroad lines at Manassas/Bull Run? What was their strategic significance?

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12.

Who won the 1st and 2nd Battles of Manassas/Bull Run?

a)

Confederates

b)

Union

13.

After winning the Battles of Manassas/Bull Run, Robert E. Lee pushes north across which river in hopes of getting people to flock to his cause?

a)

Delaware River

b)

Ohio River

c)

Mississippi River

d)

Potomac River

14.

Which Union general pursued Robert E. Lee in his push into the north?

a)

George McClellan

b)

John Pope

c)

George Meade

d)

Irvin McDowell

15.

During the Battle of Antietam, which numbers correctly reflect the troop numbers for each side?

a)

Union - 50,000 / Confederate 70,000

b)

Union - 90,000 / Confederate - 15,000

c)

Union - 80,000 / Confederate - 40,000

d)

Union - 60,000 / Confederate - 80,000

16.

How many days did the the Battle of Antietam last?

a)

7 days

b)

1 day

c)

5 days

d)

27 days

17.

Later in the day, at 1:00 PM, the Union forces cross which bridge thus pushing the Confederates away.

a)

Burnside Bridge

b)

Lee Bridge

c)

Dunker Bridge

d)

River Crossing Bridge

18.

Just when it seems that the Union will win the Battle of Antietam, which general and his troops hit the Union's flank causing them to crumble and stall?

a)

George Pickett

b)

Stonewall Jackson

c)

George Meade

d)

A.P. Hill

19.

The Battle of Antietam is known as

a)

the bloodiest single day battle in American history

b)

the shortest battle in American history

c)

the turning point for the Confederate army

d)

the longest battle in the Civil War

20.

The Battle of Antietam spurred Abraham Lincoln to issue the Emancipation Proclamation which

a)

ended the war

b)

changed the focus of the North to fight for the freedom of the slaves rather than just ot preserve the Union

c)

caused the South to plead for peace

d)

caused the South to reconsider their position on state's rights and slavery and ask for peace talks