Rocky Face Ridge and the Atlanta Campaign

What was the outcome for the Confederates at Missionary Ridge?

• A terrible defeat

• A strategic withdrawal

• A decisive victory

• A stalemate

Who was appointed as the new commander of the Army of Tennessee after Braxton Bragg?

• Ulysses S. Grant

• George Thomas

• Joseph Johnston

• William J. Hardee

What was the main objective of George Thomas's probe in February 1864?

• To recruit more soldiers

• To test Confederate defenses at Dalton

• To capture Atlanta

• To secure a supply line

What strategic lesson did Grant learn from the February probe?

• The value of defensive positions

• The need for a larger army

• The advantage of simultaneous movements

• The importance of winter camps

Which gap did Thomas propose to use to bypass the Confederate position at Dalton?

• Mill Creek Gap

• Crow Valley Gap

• Tunnel Hill Gap

• Snake Creek Gap

What was Johnston's dilemma during the early stages of the Atlanta campaign?

• Whether to defend Dalton or move west

• Whether to change commanders

• Whether to negotiate peace

• Whether to attack or retreat

What was the significance of Blue Mountain during the campaign?

• It was a Confederate stronghold

• It was a supply depot

• Sherman used it as an observation point

• It was the site of a major battle

What did Johnston do after realizing Sherman's movements on May 12th?

• He launched a counterattack

• He requested reinforcements

• He fortified his position

• He ordered a withdrawal

What is the current significance of Rocky Face Ridge?

• It is a commercial hub

• It is a military base

• It is a preserved historical park

• It is a major tourist attraction

Who was responsible for the interpretation efforts at Rocky Face Ridge?

• Chris Makowski

• Dave Powell

• Bob Jenkins

• Will Green