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Civil War History -- Answer..Madame P.O Still Champ........................

In February of 1862 the Union occupied this city, second largest Confederate city in the West, and Albert Sidney Johnston fled south from this city. What was the name of this city and what was the significance of its capture, to the South? To the North? That city was Nashville. It was significant to... Sign in to see full entry.

Civil War History, 2nd New Clue added, Madame Reigning Champ!..............

2nd New clue "...and anyone that can pick up a guitar and play twice is better than I will" New Clue: When Johnston retreated South from this city he left exposed Memphis and all southern and western country. In February of 1862 the Union occupied this city, second largest Confederate city in the... Sign in to see full entry.

Civil War History, New Clue added, Madame Reigning Champ!..................

New Clue: When Johnston retreated South from this city he left exposed Memphis and all southern and western country. In February of 1862 the Union occupied this city, second largest Confederate city in the West, and Albert Sidney Johnston fled south from this city. What was the name of this city and... Sign in to see full entry.

Civil War History...Easy Questions. Yay to Madame P.O. Current Champ!

In February of 1862 the Union occupied this city, second largest Confederate city in the West, and Albert Sidney Johnston fled south from this city. What was the name of this city and what was the significance of its capture, to the South? To the North? 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Sign in to see full entry.

American Civil War History -- Easy Question................................

Early in 1862, before the Battle of Shilo, two important Union Forts were captured by the northern Army. These forts housed 15,000 Southern troops that might have turned the tide for the South at Shilo Church. Those forts were on the Tennesse and Columbia Rivers respectively. What were the names of... Sign in to see full entry.

Civil War History Easy Question...........................................

The first shot of the Battle of Shilo Church was fired in surprise of General W. T. Sherman and his inexperienced troops, by 1,000 attacking Mississippi and Tennessee confederates under the command of General Patrick Clebourne, on the morning of April 6, 1863. The Northerners regrouped to inflict... Sign in to see full entry.

History Quiz: American Civil War. New Clue here.....................

Clue: This is a synthesis question. Apply what you knew to some other view. After the Civil War General Nathan Bedford Forrest was asked to be the first Grand Wizard of the Ku Klux Klan. He was the Southern gentelmen's second choice. Who was their first choice, who said about Forrest: " There is no... Sign in to see full entry.

History Quiz: American Civil War, Easy Question...........................

After the Civil War General Nathan Bedford Forrest was asked to be the first Grand Wizard of the Ku Klux Klan. He was the Southern gentelmen's second choice. Who was their first choice, who said about Forrest: " There is no man in the South who can handle so large a body of men so successfully. Will... Sign in to see full entry.

Civil War History, very easy question......................................

The two-day battle of Shilo, or Pittsburg Landing, with a total casualty rate of 24, 000 combined Union and Confederate troops, sponsored the careers of two future presidents. Who were they? Sign in to see full entry.

JJ Wilde, Winner of the last History Quiz! New Q.: thought-provoking.....

Prior to the end of the Civil War, all military engagements were fought between large armies of young men and women, representing governments or forms of governments. What change did Sherman's march to the sea represent? (remember he was the first president and founding father of LSU) Hint: this is... Sign in to see full entry.

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Friday, July 8, 2005