Civil War Quiz: What Do You Know About Miscellaneous Topics of the Civil War?

Q#1 — What was a first for the commanders during the Battle of the Wilderness?

Q#2 — What event in the Battle of the Wilderness killed many wounded soldiers?

Q#3 — Which army won the Battle of the Wilderness?

Q#4 — What were two drawbacks when supplying troops with Henry or Spencer rifles?

Q#5 — In the movie Unforgiven with Burt Lancaster and Audrey Hepburn, Lancaster reloaded cartridges for Colt revolvers, Winchester 1873, and Sharps rifles. Why can’t Henry and Spencer cartridges be reloaded?

Q#6 — Why weren’t the bullets in the Henry and Spencer cartridges Minie balls?

Q#7 — Eight civilians were awarded the Medal of Honor during the Civil War. What was unique about Dr. Mary Edwards Walker?

Q#8 — What was unique about five of the eight civilian recipients awarded the Medal of Honor during the Civil War?

Q#9 — Why were these eight the only civilians to be awarded the Medal of Honor in history?

Q#10 — The Confederate Congress authorized a Medal of Honor in 1862. Why were no Confederate soldiers awarded the medal?

Q#11 — What was unique about Civil War soldiers awarded a Purple Heart?

Q#12 — Which state was the closest in distance to California at the start of the Civil War?

Q#13 — Which Confederate state was the closest in distance to California?

Q#14 — What were California’s major contributions during the Civil War?

Q#15 — Which states were added to the Union during the Civil War?