Question

why was general lee significant?
a. he was the leader of all the union forces.
b. he was the leader of one of the main confederate forces.
c. he devised overall strategy for all of the confederate armies.
d. he served as the president of the confederacy.

at the second battle of bull run, lee’s forces were heavily outnumbered. what advantage did they possess?
a. they were very familiar with the virginia woodlands where the battle took place.
b. they had set up road blocks well in advance to stymie the approach of the opposing army.
c. they had superior weaponry and much more ammunition than the enemy.
d. they were well - fed and well - rested.

what would “a betting man” have probably expected to be the outcome of the civil war?
a. the south would win.
b. the north would win.
c. it would be a stalemate followed by a cease - fire with no clear winner.
d. the united states would cease to exist since it would utterly destroy itself in the war.

in just 10 minutes, one regiment fighting lee at the second battle of bull run lost more men than any other regiment in the entire war. which regiment was it?
a. the 13th massachusetts
c. the 5th new york
b. the 8th new jersey
d. the 20th connecticut

Explanation:

1. For the first question: Robert E. Lee led the Army of Northern Virginia, a major Confederate force; he did not lead Union forces, devise all Confederate strategy, or serve as Confederate President (Jefferson Davis held that role).
2. For the second question: Lee's forces held the home-field advantage at the Second Battle of Bull Run, knowing the Virginia terrain well, which offset being outnumbered. They did not have superior weaponry/ammunition, pre-set road blocks as a key advantage, or better supply/rest conditions.
3. For the third question: At the start of the Civil War, the North had far greater industrial capacity, population, and resources, so a betting man would expect the North to win.
4. For the fourth question: The 5th New York (Zouaves) suffered catastrophic losses (over 300 men in 10 minutes) at the Second Battle of Bull Run, more than any other regiment in a single 10-minute window of the war.

Answer:

1. b. He was the leader of one of the main Confederate forces.
2. a. They were very familiar with the Virginia woodlands where the battle took place.
3. b. The North would win.
4. c. The 5th New York