Question

question 14 of 20

which event best completes the timeline showing significant battles during the civil war through 1863?

december 1862: ?
may 1863: union defeated at the battle of chancellorsville
july 1863: confederacy defeated at the battle of gettysburg
november 1863: confederacy defeated at the battles for chattanooga

a. union defeated at the battle of fredericksburg
b. union defeated at the battle of picketts charge
c. confederacy defeated at the battle of fredericksburg
d. confederacy defeated at the battle of fort wagner

Explanation:

Identify the target date and context

Using the American Civil War knowledge point
The timeline asks for a significant battle that occurred in December 1862.

Evaluate the historical events

Using the Battle of Fredericksburg knowledge point
The Battle of Fredericksburg took place from December 11 to December 15, 1862, resulting in a major Union defeat.

Answer:

• A. Union defeated at the Battle of Fredericksburg (Correct answer)
• B. Union defeated at the Battle of Pickett's Charge
• C. Confederacy defeated at the Battle of Fredericksburg
• D. Confederacy defeated at the Battle of Fort Wagner