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The 2nd Florida Cavalry regiment was formed after the conclusion of the American Civil War.
Answer: False
The 2nd Florida Cavalry regiment was formed in July 1861, which was during the American Civil War, not after its conclusion.
The 2nd Florida Cavalry regiment was primarily composed of men enlisted from North Florida counties only.
Answer: False
The enlistment of men for the 2nd Florida Cavalry regiment drew from several counties, not exclusively North Florida, including St. John, Marion, Gadsden, Madison, Sumter, and the area now Lake County.
The 2nd Florida Cavalry regiment was organized with approximately 1,500 men.
Answer: False
The 2nd Florida Cavalry regiment was organized with approximately 1,190 men, not 1,500.
The regiment was formed in Tallahassee, Florida.
Answer: False
The 2nd Florida Cavalry regiment was formed in Jacksonville, Florida, not Tallahassee.
The regiment was organized in the summer of 1861.
Answer: False
The regiment was organized in July 1861, which is considered the summer season, but more precise information indicates July 1861.
The 2nd Florida Cavalry regiment was formed in July 1861.
Answer: True
The 2nd Florida Cavalry regiment was formed in July 1861.
In which year was the 2nd Florida Cavalry regiment formed?
Answer: 1861
The 2nd Florida Cavalry regiment was formed in the year 1861.
What was the approximate number of men when the 2nd Florida Cavalry regiment was organized?
Answer: 1,190 men
Upon its organization, the 2nd Florida Cavalry regiment comprised approximately 1,190 men.
From which counties did the men of the 2nd Florida Cavalry primarily enlist?
Answer: From St. John, Marion, Gadsden, Madison, Sumter, and the area now Lake County.
The enlistment of men for the 2nd Florida Cavalry regiment primarily drew from St. John, Marion, Gadsden, Madison, Sumter, and the region now recognized as Lake County.
The regiment was formed in which city?
Answer: Jacksonville
The 2nd Florida Cavalry regiment was formed in the city of Jacksonville, Florida.
Colonel John Caraway Smith held the position of Regiment Commander for the 2nd Florida Cavalry.
Answer: True
Colonel John Caraway Smith served as the Regiment Commander for the 2nd Florida Cavalry.
Captain John J. Dickinson was known by the nickname 'Swamp Fox' of Florida.
Answer: True
Captain John J. Dickinson was indeed recognized within the 2nd Florida Cavalry regiment and was famously known as the 'Swamp Fox' of Florida.
Lt. Colonel Abner H. McCormick was a key command figure in the regiment.
Answer: True
Lt. Colonel Abner H. McCormick is identified as a key command figure within the 2nd Florida Cavalry regiment.
Major Robert Harrison served as a commander within the 2nd Florida Cavalry.
Answer: True
Major Robert Harrison is identified as a commander within the 2nd Florida Cavalry regiment.
Sergeant Major W. A. Forward was part of the regiment's command structure.
Answer: True
Sergeant Major W. A. Forward is listed as being part of the regiment's command structure.
Which of the following was NOT listed as a primary commander of the 2nd Florida Cavalry?
Answer: Captain John J. Dickinson
While Captain John J. Dickinson was a notable commander, the primary command positions listed were Colonel John Caraway Smith, Lt. Colonel Abner H. McCormick, and Major Robert Harrison. Sergeant Major W. A. Forward was also listed.
Who was Captain John J. Dickinson recognized as within the regiment?
Answer: A notable commander nicknamed the 'Swamp Fox' of Florida
Captain John J. Dickinson was recognized as a notable commander within the 2nd Florida Cavalry regiment, widely known by the moniker 'Swamp Fox' of Florida.
Which of the following was a primary command position listed for the 2nd Florida Cavalry?
Answer: Major
Among the listed primary command positions within the 2nd Florida Cavalry, 'Major' was a significant role, held by officers such as Major Robert Harrison.
The Battle of Gettysburg was one of the major engagements fought by the 2nd Florida Cavalry.
Answer: False
The provided information does not list the Battle of Gettysburg as one of the engagements fought by the 2nd Florida Cavalry regiment.
The regiment's service history includes participation in the sinking of the USS Columbine.
Answer: True
The service history of the 2nd Florida Cavalry regiment does indeed include participation in the sinking of the Union steamship USS Columbine.
Which Union steamship was sunk by actions involving the 2nd Florida Cavalry?
Answer: USS Columbine
Actions involving the 2nd Florida Cavalry regiment resulted in the sinking of the Union steamship USS Columbine.
Which of these battles was NOT fought by the 2nd Florida Cavalry, according to the source?
Answer: Battle of Vicksburg
According to the provided information, the 2nd Florida Cavalry regiment participated in engagements such as the Battle of Olustee, Battle of Natural Bridge, and Battle of Gainesville, but not the Battle of Vicksburg.
What specific action, besides battles, is the regiment credited with?
Answer: Sinking the USS Columbine
Beyond its participation in battles, the 2nd Florida Cavalry regiment is credited with the specific action of sinking the Union steamship USS Columbine.
The 2nd Florida Cavalry regiment was part of the Union Army during the American Civil War.
Answer: False
The 2nd Florida Cavalry regiment served with the Confederate States Army, not the Union Army, during the American Civil War.
The 2nd Florida Cavalry regiment's main role was as an artillery unit.
Answer: False
The primary role of the 2nd Florida Cavalry regiment was as a cavalry unit, not an artillery unit.
The image associated with the article depicts the guidon of Company B of the 2nd Florida Cavalry.
Answer: True
The image associated with the article indeed depicts the guidon, a type of flag, belonging to Company B of the 2nd Florida Cavalry, Confederate States of America.
The hatnote at the beginning of the article is intended to distinguish the 2nd Florida Cavalry (Confederate) from a similarly named Union regiment.
Answer: True
The 'hatnote' serves the critical purpose of distinguishing the 2nd Florida Cavalry Regiment (Confederate) from any similarly named Union regiment, thereby directing readers to the appropriate informational context.
The 2nd Florida Cavalry regiment was a Confederate unit with allegiance to Florida.
Answer: True
The 2nd Florida Cavalry regiment was indeed a Confederate unit, demonstrating allegiance to both the Confederate States of America and the state of Florida.
What type of military unit was the 2nd Florida Cavalry?
Answer: A cavalry regiment
The 2nd Florida Cavalry regiment was a unit specifically organized and operating as cavalry.
The 2nd Florida Cavalry regiment was part of which larger military entity?
Answer: The Confederate States Army
The 2nd Florida Cavalry regiment was an integral component of the Confederate States Army.
The 2nd Florida Cavalry regiment was part of the conflict known as:
Answer: The American Civil War
The 2nd Florida Cavalry regiment was an active participant in the conflict known as the American Civil War.
The 2nd Florida Cavalry regiment was part of the army of which nation?
Answer: The Confederate States of America
The 2nd Florida Cavalry regiment was an integral component of the Confederate States of America.
The 'See also' section only lists one related article about Florida military units.
Answer: False
The 'See also' section lists the 'List of Florida Confederate Civil War units,' which implies more than one related article or a comprehensive list.
The term 'guidon' refers to a type of cannon used by the regiment.
Answer: False
The term 'guidon' does not refer to a cannon; it denotes a type of flag used by military units, particularly cavalry and artillery, for identification and as a rallying point.
The abbreviation 'C.S.A.' refers to the Confederacy of Southern Allies.
Answer: False
The abbreviation 'C.S.A.' stands for the Confederate States of America, not the 'Confederacy of Southern Allies'.
The term 'engagements' refers to the specific battles and military actions a unit participated in.
Answer: True
In a military context, 'engagements' accurately refers to the specific battles, campaigns, and military actions in which a unit participated.
The 'shortdescription' field provides a detailed biographical sketch of the regiment's commander.
Answer: False
The 'shortdescription' field provides a brief, concise summary of the article's subject, not a detailed biographical sketch of a commander.
The term 'disbanded' means the military unit was defeated in its final battle.
Answer: False
In a military context, 'disbanded' signifies that a unit has been officially dissolved or broken up, marking the cessation of its operational existence, rather than necessarily indicating defeat in battle.
What is the purpose of the 'hatnote' mentioned in the article?
Answer: To distinguish this Confederate regiment from a similar Union regiment.
The 'hatnote' serves the critical purpose of distinguishing the 2nd Florida Cavalry Regiment (Confederate) from any similarly named Union regiment, thereby directing readers to the appropriate informational context.
What does the term 'guidon' refer to in the context of the 2nd Florida Cavalry?
Answer: A type of flag used by Company B
In the context of the 2nd Florida Cavalry, a 'guidon' refers to a specific type of flag, often swallow-tailed, used by military units such as Company B to signify their identity and serve as a rallying point.
What does the 'infobox' in the article typically provide?
Answer: A concise summary of key factual information about the subject.
The 'infobox' typically provides a structured, concise summary of essential factual information pertaining to the article's subject, encompassing key details such as dates, names, and defining characteristics.
What does the term 'allegiance' signify regarding the regiment?
Answer: The loyalty owed to the Confederate States of America and Florida
In the context of the 2nd Florida Cavalry regiment, 'allegiance' signifies the loyalty and obligation owed to the Confederate States of America and the state of Florida.
What does the term 'Regiment' signify in military organization?
Answer: A standard military formation composed of several companies
In military organization, the term 'Regiment' signifies a standard formation typically composed of several companies or battalions, constituting a significant component of larger military structures.
The regiment was officially disbanded on May 10th, 1865.
Answer: True
The 2nd Florida Cavalry regiment was officially disbanded on May 10th, 1865.
The 2nd Florida Cavalry regiment was active for approximately three years.
Answer: True
The regiment was active from April 1862 to May 1865, which is approximately three years.
When was the 2nd Florida Cavalry regiment officially disbanded?
Answer: May 10th, 1865
The 2nd Florida Cavalry regiment was officially disbanded on May 10th, 1865.
The 2nd Florida Cavalry regiment was active during which period?
Answer: April 1862 - May 1865
The 2nd Florida Cavalry regiment was active during the period spanning from April 1862 until its disbandment in May 1865.