Battle of Franklin Quiz

What was John Bell Hood's objective in late November 1864?

• To advance towards and into Nashville

• To fortify positions in Franklin

• To retreat to Atlanta

• To negotiate peace with the Union

Where was the fighting particularly fierce during the Battle of Franklin?

• On both sides of the Columbia Turnpike

• In the city of Chattanooga

• Near the Tennessee State Capitol

• Along the Mississippi River

What has been a significant focus of battlefield preservation efforts?

• Establishing a museum

• Reclaiming lost portions of the battlefield

• Building new monuments

• Organizing reenactments

What is the current goal of the Battle of Franklin Trust?

• To host an annual festival

• To build a new visitor center

• To remove a modern building obstructing historical views

• To create a documentary about the battle

How long has the modern building obstructing views been in place?

• For the past 20 years

• For over 70 years

• Since the Civil War

• Since the early 1800s