Trivia Game # 50 - Week 1

[samgrant]

Game #50 - Week 1

Happy New Year!!! Yea!

Time to start a new game, a great time for new players to join in the fun! Ha!


Here are the questions for Week 1:

1. This Mexican War veteran died a little over three years after the end of the Civil War. Best known as an explorer, trapper, guide, and Indian fighter, he was brevetted Brigadier General “for gallantry” in a February, 1862 Trans-Mississippi battle which was a Confederate victory. Name him.

2. This relative of former president Zachary Taylor was also an Indian Chief. As a colonel, he commanded the last Confederate unit to surrender in his native state. Name him.

3. In this March 1863 battle, 3500 Confederates serving under a notorious cavalry raider attacked a 1300 strong Federal force. In this six hour battle, the Confederate troops, fighting dismounted, encircled the Union position, but were held off, suffering over 10% casualties. Name the battle.

4. During the war, this horticulturist became the White House gardener and steward. Name him.

5. The name of this his Virginia geological feature, which was a result of “stream piracy”, may provoke a ‘stifled laugh’ or appeal to your sweet tooth. It was the site of several comings and goings of the armies throughout the war. Name it.

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Answers are due by 6:00 pm, Saturday January 5, 2008.

Good hunting!

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[Borderruffian]

1. Kit Carson

2. Richard Taylor INCORRECT

3. Vaughts Hill, Milton Tn

4. Sugar Loaf ? Think you have #s 4 and 5 reversed here, but no matter, both are INCORRECT.

5. John Watt ?

"The race does not go to the swift", I heard that somewhere; but welcome and come back next week for another try.

[Susan Sweet]

Sam on question 3. it says the Confederates were held off. Does this mean they lost the battle. Everything else fits a certain battle where the Confederates were replused three times but eventually did win the day capturing the Union troops

[samgrant]

Originally Posted by Susan Sweet

Sam on question 3. it says the Confederates were held off. Does this mean they lost the battle. Everything else fits a certain battle where the Confederates were replused three times but eventually did win the day capturing the Union troops

The National Park Service description calls it a "Union victory".

[Susan Sweet]

1.Christopher "Kit" Carson

2.William Holland Thomas


3. Vaught’s Hill Other Names: Milton. March 20, 1863
thanks for clarification , it helped

4.[FONT='Times New Roman',Times,serif]John Watt[/font][FONT='Times New Roman',Times,serif]Talented gardener and dishonest head groundskeeper [/font] INCORRECT


5.Snicker's Gap loved this one great clues

[samgrant]

Question 4 contains a spelling anomaly. For what it's worth:

4. During the war, this horticulturist became the White House gardener and steward. Name him.

Could also read:

4. During the war, this horticulturalist became the White House gardener and steward. Name him.

I don't know that there is any difference other than the spelling.

I should not have used such a big word. Florist would do.


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[samgrant]

Bumping the thread.

[sarladaise]

1. Kit Carson

2. William Holland Thomas

3. Vaught's Hill, TN

4. Edward G. Eggeling

5. Snicker's Gap

[Rad2duhbone53]

1. Thomas C. Hindman INCORRECT

2. William Holand Thomas

3. Vaught's Hill

4. Edward G. Eggeling

5. Snicker's Gap Turnpike- (Route 734)

[aggie80]

1. Christopher “Kit” Carson

2. William Holland Thomas

3. Battle of Vaught's Hill

4. John Watt INCORRECT

5. Snicker's Gap, Snicker’s Ferry, Snicker’s Ford (aka Castleman's Ferry)