The Atlanta Campaign and Confederate Leadership

What was the original orientation of the Cook Huff House when it was built?

• Facing Selfage Street

• Facing the river

• Facing the Western and Atlantic Railroad

• Facing the town square

Why was Joseph E. Johnston chosen to replace Braxton Bragg?

• He had a strong offensive strategy

• He was considered the lesser of all evils by Jefferson Davis

• He was the most popular choice among the soldiers

• He was the only available general at the time

What was a notable characteristic of Joseph E. Johnston's personality?

• He was known for his calm demeanor

• He was often jealous and had a temper

• He was indifferent to military command

• He was a great communicator

What was the main argument in Patrick Cleburne's proposal?

• To increase the age limit for Confederate soldiers

• To enlist slaves as Confederate soldiers in exchange for their freedom

• To negotiate peace with the Union

• To retreat from the current battle lines

What was the reaction of the Confederate leadership to Cleburne's proposal?

• They sent it to Jefferson Davis for approval

• They were outraged and suppressed the idea

• They ignored it completely

• They immediately implemented it

What was the outcome of the proposal to enlist slaves as soldiers?

• It was accepted and implemented immediately

• It was rejected and kept secret until after the war

• It was never considered seriously

• It was partially implemented during the war

Why was the Joseph E. Johnston monument moved to its new location?

• To make room for a new development

• Due to municipal orders

• To place it in a more appropriate historical context

• Because of damage to the original site

Who financed the relocation of the Joseph E. Johnston monument?

• The United Daughters of the Confederacy

• The American Battlefield Trust

• The local government

• A private donor

What was the public reaction to the relocation of the monument?

• It led to legal challenges

• It was generally accepted as a positive move

• There were widespread protests

• It was largely ignored by the public

What is the significance of the Joseph E. Johnston monument's new location?

• It is now in a more visible area

• It is placed at Johnston's former headquarters

• It is closer to the city center

• It is now part of a larger memorial park