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[hoosier]

16. The Confederates nicknamed him "Commissary" Banks because of all the supplies he left behind.

17. "Home Sweet Home"

18. Sickles killed Philip Key, the son of Francis Scott Key.

19. Capt. Keith Boswell was killed outright.

20. This question was asked by none other than U. S. Grant

Cindy Scoops, I like your adaptation of Robert E. Lee's quote.

[cindyscoops]

16. "Commissary Banks"
17. "Home, Sweet Home"
18. Philip Barton Key
19. J.K. Boswell
20. Ulysses S. Grant

[civilwartalk]

Running a bit late today, here are this week's questions:

21) How AND on what date did Col. Abel D. Streight and 59 other inmates escape Richmond's Libby Prison? (2 points)

22) At the Battle of Chickamauga Union Lt George Van Pelt commanded a battery of artillery later captured by the Rebels, after Union infantry support retreated, how many rounds of canister did the battery fire before the crews were overwhelmed by their attackers? (2 points)

23) What award was given to Col Joshua Chaimberlain for ordering a bayonette charge down Little Roundtop, forcing the retreat of Confederate troops at the Battle of Gettysburg? (1 point)

24) Where was Gideon Pillow found hiding by General Jon Breckinridge at the battle of Murfreesboro? (1 point)

25) Who gave the order for the Union artillery and infantry dominating the high ground of Hazel Grove to be abandoned at the Battle of Chancellorsville? (1 point)

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GOOD LUCK!

[hoosier]

21. Streight and the others escaped on 9 Feb 1864 by tunneling into the sewers.

22. Van Pelt's battery fired 64 rounds.

23. Chamberlain received the Medal of Honor.

<strike>24. Pillow was hiding behind a large rock.</strike>

25. Joe Hooker gave the order to abandon the position at Hazel Grove.

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[raggedrebel]

21) They dug a tunnel under the prison walls on 9 Feb.1864.
22) 64
23) Congressional Medal of Honor
24) Pillow hid behind a large tree.
25) Joseph Hooker

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[snoopy]

<strike>21. Dug a tunnel</strike>
<strike>22. 100 rounds</strike>
23. Medal of Honor
<strike>24. in a cave</strike>
25. General Joe hooker told Gen. Dan Sickles to abandon the area.

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[cindyscoops]

21. Escaped by tunneling/digging on February 9, 1864

22. 64 rounds of canister

23. Congressional Medal of Honor

24. Hiding behind a tree

25. Joseph Hooker

Cindy Scoops

[cap624]

<strike>21. Feb. 9, 1864</strike>
22. 64
23. Congressional Medal of Honor

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[civilwartalk]

Here are this week's questions:

26) What famous ocean steamer was sunk by the confederates in a channel to help protect the water route to Vicksburg, Mississippi? (2 points)

27) What did Lee write in a note to Stonewall Jackson the night after Stonewall was wounded a Chancellorsville? (2 points)

28) At what action was Fred Grant, the generals 12-year old son, wounded in the leg by a sharpshooter? (2 points)

29) What instrument did Jeb Stuart carry with him to provide music on the march and in camp? (1 point)

30) What was the biggest problem for Union soldiers while participating in the Siege of Vicksburg? (1 point)

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GOOD LUCK!

[snoopy]

<strike>26. The Governor Moore</strike>
27. "I cannot express my regret at the occurrence. Could I have directed events, I should have chosen for the good of the country to have beeen disabled in your stead."
28. He was wounded at Black River Bridge.
29. Banjo
30. Boredom

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[hoosier]

<strike>26. The DeSoto</strike>

27. "I have just received your note informing me that you were wounded. I cannot express my regret at the occurrence. Could I have directed events, I should have chosen for the good of the country to be disabled in your stead. I congratulate you upon the victory which is due to your skill and energy."

28. Fred was wounded at the Battle of Big Black River Bridge, outside of Vicksburg.

29. Stuart customarily had a banjo with him.

<strike>30. The biggest problem was the topography of the area. Vicksburg's position, on high bluffs next to the river, made it very difficult to assault.</strike>

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[cindyscoops]

26. Star of the West renamed St. Philip

27. General: I have just received your note, informing me that you were wounded--I cannot express my regret at the occurrence. Could I have directed events, I should have chosen for the good of the country to be disable in your stead.
I congratulate you upon the victory, which is due to your skill and energy.

28. Fred Grant was wounded before Vicksburg, by Bovina 10 miles west of Champion's Hill over by Big Black River.

29. Don't understand if question wants} JEB's favorite banjo, or personally carry like jawharp.

30. Biggest problem? Yikes....monotony/boredom.

[raggedrebel]

26) Star of the West
27) "General, I have just received your note, informing me that you were wounded. I cannot express my regret at the occurance. Could I have directed events, I should have chosen for the good of the country to be disable in your stead. I congratulate your upon the victory, which is due to your skill and energy."
28) 10 miles west of Champion's Hill, near the Big Black River.
29) a banjo
30) Boredom (I would think!)

[civilwartalk]

Trivia will be posted later this afternoon/evening. Going to pick up our new puppy Remington today!

[civilwartalk]

Here are this week's questions:

31) How many states seceded from the Union in May 1861? (1 point)

32) On what date did Andrew Sidney Johnston assume command of all Confederate forces in the west? (1 point)

33) On June 27, 1861, who became the first Union Naval Officer killed during the Civil War? (1 point)

34) On what date were the first shots fired at the Star of the West in Charleston Harbor? (2 points)

35) Who was the first woman killed in the Civil War? (2 points)

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GOOD LUCK!

[snoopy]

31. Two states seceded in May 1861: Arkansas on May 6 and North Carolina on May 20.
32. Is this a trick question? Andrew Sidney Johnston never assumed command. Albert Sidney Johnston did on Sept. 15, 1861.
33. Commander James H. Ward
34. Jan. 8, 1861, about midnight.
35. Judith Henry at the Henry House Hill at First Bull Run.

[raggedrebel]

31) 2 - Arkansas and North Carolina
32) He assumed command of the very large Dept#2 on 15 Sept. 1861
33) Cdr. James H. Ward
34) 9 Jan. 1861
35) Mrs. Judith Henry

[hoosier]

31. Three states (Virginia, Arkansas, and North Carolina) seceded in May 1861.

32. Aha! A trick question! The correct answer is never. Albert Sidney Johnston assumed command on Sept. 15, 1861, but nobody named Andrew Sidney Johnston ever commanded the Confederate forces in the West.

<strike>33. Don't know</strike>

34. The first shots were fired at the Star of the West on Jan. 9, 1861.

35. Judith Henry was the first woman killed.



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[raggedrebel]

Mike, There is a problem with #31, as the answer could either be 2 or 3 depending on what date is used for the secession of Tennessee. The legislature voted to go out on May 7, 61 but that had to be voted on by the people and was formally done on June 8, 61.
Thanks,
RR

[sarladaise]

31) Two
32) Sept. 15, 1861
33) James H. Ward
34) January 9, 1861
<strike>35) Jenny Wade</strike>

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[cindyscoops]

31.Two being Arkansas and North Carolina, unless you add Tennessee for Three, which didn't officially secede by voter approval until June 8, 1861; but TN's legislature approved on May 7, 1861.

32. September 15, 1861

33. James H. Ward

34. January 9, 1861

35. Judith Henry

[civilwartalk]

Yesterday I got an email from one of our members, it looks like I goofed up, I guess I forgot to post trivia last Saturday, but no-one reminded me. Sorry bout that. The new puppy is eating up a lot of my attention, plus work's been crazy, it's been like working in the Twilight Zone all week.

Oh well, I'll try to make it up to you this Saturday.

[civilwartalk]

Here are this week's questions:

36) Who said: "Grant says the Confederates, in their endeavors to get men, have robbed the cradle and the grave; if that is the case, I must say their ghosts and babies fight well!" (2 points)

37) Who wrote: "I have a question put to me often: 'Is not a Negro as good as a White man to stop a bullet?' Yes, and a sand bag is better." (1 point)

38) Who wrote that: "The line that connects an army with it's base of supplies is the Heel of the Achilles -- its most vital and vulnerable spot." (2 points)

39) Who's favorite aphorism was "My duty is to obey orders." (1 point)

40) Who commented that, "Men bred as soldiers have no fancy for orders that carry want of faith on their face." (2 points)

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GOOD LUCK!

[civilwartalk]

Since we only have two answers, I'm going to extend this trivia to tomorrow, and see if we get a few more entries.



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