There are two major quizzes in this course.
First Quiz
Briefly identify and explain the historical significance of ten (10) of the following items:
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Scott's "Anaconda"
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Hampton Roads, March 8-9, 1862
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"The bloodiest day in American history"
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David Wilmot
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Forts Henry and Donelson, Feb. 1862
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Ben Butler's "contraband"
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Josiah Gorgas
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Jeff Davis's "offensive-defensive"
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James D. Bullough
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37th Congress and the "blueprint for modern America"
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Emancipation Proclamation
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"Little Mac" and the Seven Days
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"That man Haupt"
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"seeing the elephant"
Second Quiz
Briefly identify and explain the historical significance of ten (10) of the following items:
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The author of Co. Aytch
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"Old Pete"
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Vicksburg
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Lee's "masterpiece" (according to Shelby Foote)
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Lincoln and "the fire in the rear" (McPherson)
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"the most memorable Independence Day in American history" (according to McPherson)
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Spencer carbine
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"the miracle at Missionary Ridge"
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Cold Harbor syndrome
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Braxton Bragg
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William W. Holden and the Heroes of America
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Wade-Davis Bill, July 2, 1864
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Joshua Chamberlain
Bonus questions (2 points each):
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"That speech won't scour"
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The names of Lee's two horses
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Lo's best friend