Battle of Franklin and Carter House Quiz

Why is the Carter House considered significant in the context of the Battle of Franklin?

• It was the birthplace of a famous general.

• It was the site of a major treaty signing.

• It served as the US Army's headquarters during the battle.

• It was a hospital for wounded soldiers.

What was the role of Brigadier General Jacob Cox on November 30th?

• He led a cavalry charge.

• He was responsible for entrenching federal troops.

• He was in charge of medical supplies.

• He negotiated a ceasefire.

What is unique about Thomas Ruger's sash?

• It was a gift from a foreign dignitary.

• It has a braided tassel and is crimson in color.

• It was made of gold.

• It was worn during the Battle of Gettysburg.

Who was John Carpenter Carter?

• The youngest Brigadier General at the Battle of Franklin.

• A famous Confederate spy.

• A Union general who defected.

• A civilian who documented the battle.

What is inscribed on John Carpenter Carter's pistols?

• In memory of the Battle of Franklin.

• To the bravest soldier, from the Confederate Army.

• For valor and courage, presented by the Union.

• For a Southern gentleman, Captain John C Carter, all my love Katie.

What was the Carter cotton gin used for during the Battle of Franklin?

• It was a strategic point for artillery placement.

• It was a storage facility for ammunition.

• It was used as a field hospital.

• It served as a command center.

What is significant about the model of the Carter cotton gin?

• It was made entirely of gold.

• It was constructed from the original wood of the gin.

• It was a gift from the Union Army.

• It was used as a weapon during the battle.

What is the firing capability of the Henry repeating rifle?

• 5 shots per minute.

• 10 shots per minute.

• 15 shots per minute.

• 20 shots per minute.

How did the Henry repeating rifle differ from a breach loader?

• It had an internal magazine and lever action.

• It used a different caliber of bullet.

• It was only used by Confederate soldiers.

• It was slower to load.

Who donated the Henry repeating rifle to the Battle of Franklin trust?

• A local historian.

• A descendant of a soldier.

• A supporter from Wisconsin.

• A museum curator.