Rocky Face Ridge and the Atlanta Campaign

What was the significance of Rocky Face Ridge in the Atlanta Campaign?

• It was the site of the final battle of the Civil War.

• It was a major supply depot for the Confederate army.

• It was a strategic location for the Union to outflank the Confederates.

• It was the location of a major naval battle.

Which Union general was tasked with maneuvering through the challenging terrain of Rocky Face Ridge?

• Robert E. Lee

• George B. McClellan

• Ulysses S. Grant

• William T. Sherman

What was the primary objective of the 125th Ohio at Rocky Face Ridge?

• To negotiate a truce with Confederate forces

• To capture the Confederate capital

• To secure a lodgment and observe Confederate positions

• To destroy Confederate supply lines

What was the strategic importance of gaining a lodgment on Rocky Face Ridge for the Union forces?

• To negotiate peace terms

• To observe Confederate troop movements

• To launch a naval attack

• To establish a new supply base

During the battle at Rocky Face Ridge, which Confederate brigade successfully defended against the Union advance?

• Pettis' Alabama Brigade

• Pickett's Charge

• Longstreet's Corps

• Jackson's Foot Cavalry

What was the outcome of the Union's attempt to advance further south on Rocky Face Ridge?

• They retreated to their original positions.

• They successfully captured the entire ridge.

• They negotiated a ceasefire.

• They were repelled by Confederate forces.

Which Union brigade was involved in the attack on the Confederate position at Rocky Face Ridge?

• Burnside's Corps

• Meade's Division

• Harker's Brigade

• Sheridan's Cavalry

What was the result of the Confederate defense led by Pettis' Alabama Brigade during the battle?

• They surrendered to Union forces.

• They were overwhelmed and forced to retreat.

• They successfully repelled the Union attack.

• They negotiated a truce with the Union.

Who played a significant role in the preservation of the Rocky Face Ridge site?

• The American Battlefield Trust

• The Smithsonian Institution

• The National Park Service

• The United Nations

What unique feature does Whitfield County, Georgia, have in relation to Civil War history?

• It has the most Civil War battlefields in the nation.

• It was the last Confederate stronghold to surrender.

• It has more undisturbed Civil War earthworks than any other county.

• It was the site of the first Civil War battle.