1. Investigate the historical narratives surrounding the burning of Atlanta and contrast them with Mitchell's depiction.

2. Examine and document the role that slaves played during the Civil War.

3. Explore "Sherman's March to the Sea," a military operation that epitomized the South's resentment toward the Union. Evaluate how Mitchell incorporates this event into the novel's setting.

4. Look into the Reconstruction era and assess how Mitchell employs both the factual elements and the myths from that time period.

5. While composing Gone with the Wind, Mitchell served as a feature writer for the Atlanta Journal. Provide a report on the articles she authored.

6. Analyze the features of antebellum architecture and discuss how they represent the period.