Bits & Pieces of Misc. Info. A Bit of Trivia
Just for Fun
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There were how many Confederate States?
There were how many Confederate States?02Lincoln was the President for the North. Who was the President of the South?
Lincoln was the President for the North. Who was the President of the South?03Who fired on Fort Sumter? Confederates or Federals?
Who fired on Fort Sumter? Confederates or Federals?04The 1st Battle of Bull Run, also called Manasses, was which? A Union or Confederate Victory?
The 1st Battle of Bull Run, also called Manasses, was which? A Union or Confederate Victory?05Texas was the largest Union State. True or false?
Texas was the largest Union State. True or false?06Fort Snelling is in what state?
Fort Snelling is in what state?07Gettysburg was a one, two, or three day battle?
Gettysburg was a one, two, or three day battle?08More soldiers died in battle or from disease?
More soldiers died in battle or from disease?09The bloodiest battle of the war was?
The bloodiest battle of the war was?10 The Army of Northern Virginia was a Confederate or Union Army?
The Army of Northern Virginia was a Confederate or Union Army?11Who Comaded the Army of Northern Virginia?
Who Comaded the Army of Northern Virginia?12At the begining of the Civil War, was Minnesota a Territory or a State?
At the begining of the Civil War, was Minnesota a Territory or a State?13On the surender of Fort Sumter, what Minnesota Covernor was in Washington?
On the surender of Fort Sumter, what Minnesota Covernor was in Washington?14Col. Colvill commanded what Minnesota Infantry Regiment 2nd, 4th, 8th, 15th 64th or none of
Col. Colvill commanded what Minnesota Infantry Regiment 2nd, 4th, 8th, 15th 64th or none of these regiments listed.15Who was the first person said to have signed up in Goodhue County to sign up during the Civil War.
Who was the first person said to have signed up in Goodhue County to sign up during the Civil War.16On the 19th of April there was a war meeting in Red Wing. Men came from all over the county to
On the 19th of April there was a war meeting in Red Wing. Men came from all over the county to meet at what building?17When the 3rd Minnesota Regiment was being formed, how many companies did Goodhue County
When the 3rd Minnesota Regiment was being formed, how many companies did Goodhue County send to be part of the regiment? 1, 2, 3, 4, or none?18General Grant commanded a Confederate or Union Army?
General Grant commanded a Confederate or Union Army?19What town in Goodhue County was the County Seat at the time of the Civil War?
What town in Goodhue County was the County Seat at the time of the Civil War?20The Civil War ended in what year?
The Civil War ended in what year?Answers
01Eleven There are 13 stars on the flag anticipating two other states would leave the union.
Eleven There are 13 stars on the flag anticipating two other states would leave the union. They did not, but had southern followers.02Jefferson Davis
Jefferson Davis03Confederates
Confederates04Confederate Victory
Confederate Victory05False, it was the largest Confederate State
False, it was the largest Confederate State06Minnesota
Minnesota07Three day Battle
Three day Battle08Disease killed more men than the battles did. Almost two to one.
Disease killed more men than the battles did. Almost two to one.09Gettysburg, about 52,000 casualties in three days
Gettysburg, about 52,000 casualties in three days10Confederate Army
Confederate Army 11Commanded by General Robert E. Lee
Commanded by General Robert E. Lee12State
State13Governor Ramsey
Governor Ramsey14None! The 1st Minnesota Volunteer Infantry, There were 11 Infantry regiments in Minnesota.
None! The 1st Minnesota Volunteer Infantry, There were 11 Infantry regiments in Minnesota.15Wiliam Colvill
Wiliam Colvill16The Goodue County Courthouse
The Goodue County Courthouse17Two compaies were raised in Goodhue County for the 3rd Reginent.
Two compaies were raised in Goodhue County for the 3rd Reginent.18Union
Union19Red Wing
Red Wing201865
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