Franklin Battlefield Exploration Quiz

What is the significance of the Carnton House in the context of the Franklin Battlefield?

• It was the residence of a famous general.

• It was a site for peace negotiations.

• It served as a field hospital during the Civil War.

• It was a strategic military base.

What was used to create surgical tables in the Carnton House during the battle?

• Wooden crates

• Barn doors and saw horses

• Stone slabs

• Metal sheets

What was the condition of the Carnton House during the battle?

• It was used as a field hospital with improvised surgical tables.

• It was heavily fortified.

• It was untouched by the war.

• It was abandoned.

What does the presence of bloodstains in the Carnton House signify?

• A decorative choice by the owners

• A lack of cleaning supplies

• The intensity of the battle and its aftermath

• A recent renovation

Who was Colonel Mike Frell and what happened to him during the Civil War?

• A regimental commander of the 15th Mississippi who was severely injured

• A civilian who documented the war

• A Confederate soldier who survived the war

• A Union general who led a successful charge

How did the Civil War impact Colonel Mike Frell?

• He became a famous author.

• He was severely injured and later died.

• He was promoted to general.

• He moved to Europe.

What personal connection does Trace Atkins have to the 15th Mississippi?

• He is a historian specializing in the 15th Mississippi.

• He had an ancestor who served in the 15th Mississippi.

• He owns a collection of artifacts from the 15th Mississippi.

• He wrote a book about the 15th Mississippi.

What does Trace Atkins' story about his ancestor highlight?

• The distance of the Civil War from modern times

• The ongoing impact of the Civil War on families

• The lack of historical records

• The role of music in the Civil War

What artifact related to the Battle of Franklin was discussed by Bailey?

• A soldier's diary

• A Confederate flag

• A pistol belonging to Thomas Gibson

• A cannonball

What emotional impact do letters from soldiers have according to Bailey?

• They are often inaccurate.

• They are less impactful than weapons.

• They are difficult to preserve.

• They provide a personal connection to the past.