Peninsula Campaign
McClellan moved the Army of the Potomac toward Richmond using the Virginia Peninsula. This topic is part of American Civil War within History. This page currently draws on 4 supporting questions, with answers and bonus facts available below.
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Peninsula Campaign trivia questions
Which Union general led the Peninsula Campaign in 1862?
Answer: George B. McClellan
Bonus fact: McClellan moved the Army of the Potomac toward Richmond using the Virginia Peninsula.
What Confederate capital was the main Union objective of the Peninsula Campaign?
Answer: Richmond
Bonus fact: Richmond lay at the heart of Confederate government and industry.
Which series of battles forced McClellan away from Richmond near the end of the campaign?
Answer: Seven Days Battles
Bonus fact: Robert E. Lee's aggressive attacks during the Seven Days ended the Union advance.
The Seven Days Battles ended which Union offensive near Richmond?
Answer: Peninsula Campaign
Bonus fact: The battles pushed George McClellan's army away from the Confederate capital.