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Thursday, October 26, 2023

Test on your knowlege of Droop Mountain

 Cartoon of Droop Mountain. Image 3 of 3

Droop Mountain History Test

  1. What was the date of the Battle of Droop Mountain?
  • A. November 6, 1863
  • B. November 7, 1863
  • C. November 8, 1863
  • D. November 9, 1863
  1. Which Union general led the Federal forces at the Battle of Droop Mountain?
  • A. William W. Averell
  • B. George G. Meade
  • C. Ulysses S. Grant
  • D. Philip H. Sheridan
  1. Which Confederate general led the Confederate forces at the Battle of Droop Mountain?
  • A. Robert E. Lee
  • B. Stonewall Jackson
  • C. John Echols
  • D. Jubal Early
  1. What was the significance of the Battle of Droop Mountain?
  • A. It ended organized Southern resistance in West Virginia.
  • B. It secured control of the Virginia and Tennessee Railroad for the Union.
  • C. It opened the way for Union forces to invade Virginia.
  • D. All of the above
  1. What is the name of the mountain where the battle took place?
  • A. Droop Mountain
  • B. Cheat Mountain
  • C. Gauley Mountain
  • D. Rich Mountain
  1. What is the name of the state park that preserves the site of the battle?
  • A. Droop Mountain Battlefield State Park
  • B. Cheat Mountain State Park
  • C. Gauley Mountain State Park
  • D. Rich Mountain State Park
  1. What type of terrain was the battle fought on?
  • A. Dense forest
  • B. Open fields
  • C. Rolling hills
  • D. Mountainous terrain
  1. What was the weather like on the day of the battle?
  • A. Cold and rainy
  • B. Warm and sunny
  • C. Windy and dusty
  • D. A mix of all three
  1. How many Union soldiers were killed or wounded at the Battle of Droop Mountain?
  • A. Approximately 300
  • B. Approximately 600
  • C. Approximately 900
  • D. Approximately 1200
  1. How many Confederate soldiers were killed or wounded at the Battle of Droop Mountain?
  • A. Approximately 300
  • B. Approximately 600
  • C. Approximately 900
  • D. Approximately 1200

Answer Key:

  1. A
  2. A
  3. C
  4. D
  5. A
  6. A
  7. D
  8. D
  9. B
  10. B

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