Our people are tired of the war, feel themselves whipped, and will not fight. Our country is overrun, its military resources greatly diminished, while the enemy's military power and resources were never greater and may be increased to any extent desired...My small
force is melting away like snow before the sun."
-Confederate General Joseph E Johnston, April, 1865
Which of the following events was General Johnston MOST LIKELY reacting to?
A The Battle of Bull Run
B. The Battle of Gettysburg
C. The Battle of Fort Sumter
D Sherman's March to Sea