American Wars Quiz: Can You Name All of These Revolutionary & Civil War Figures?

“War does not determine who is right - only who is left." – Bertrand Russell

Who was left after the American Revolution and the Civil War?

Each great war has a great leader, and the American Revolutionary and Civil Wars do not disappoint. Both wars weren’t short on leadership. From General George Washington to Ulysses S. Grant, no war would be won without a Commander-in-Chief. Aside from leaders, other key figures stand out in both great American wars; from traitors to escaped-slaves-turned-spies to the first female surgeon in U.S. military history.

What do you know about these famous figures of the American Revolution and the Civil War? Remember their bios with this American Figures Quiz!

Test your History Knowledge

“To be prepared for war is one of the most effective means of preserving peace." – George Washington

While you may not be prepared for war, hopefully, you're prepared for this American Figures Quiz.

The American Revolution saw such greats as George Washington, the Marquis de Lafayette, and Alexander Hamilton, while the Civil War saw Harriet Tubman, Frederick Douglass, and Clara Barton make their mark on history.

Do you remember all these important figures of the most important American Wars? Then name them all with our American Figures Quiz.

Who was Washington’s aide-de-camp? Name the “father of the American cavalry". Which Civil War general has a facial hairstyle named after him? Which nurse was called the “Angel of the Battlefield”?

Have you found your niche in American history? Then this American Wars Quiz will test your trivia strengths and weaknesses!

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