Droop Mountain History Test
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- What is the name of the mountain where the battle took place?
- A. Droop Mountain
- B. Cheat Mountain
- C. Gauley Mountain
- D. Rich Mountain
- 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
- What type of terrain was the battle fought on?
- A. Dense forest
- B. Open fields
- C. Rolling hills
- D. Mountainous terrain
- 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
- 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
- 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:
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- A
- C
- D
- A
- A
- D
- D
- B
- B
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