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Why was the capture of New Orleans and important victory for the North?
After the Union gained New Orleans, they could control the South of the Mississippi River
Why was the capture of new Orleans important in May 1862?
It helped the Union gain control of the Mississippi river.
Why was norths capture of new Orleans a serious blow to the south?
the north had a lesser chance of winning against New Orleans because the north was smaller than New Orleans. therefore that is why
The capture of which city advanced the Union's goal of dividing the Confederacy in two?
The capture of New Orleans was a good start. It was actually the capture of Vicksburg that was the key moment - not a city, but a major river-port.
Why was New Orleans important to farmers?
because of its fertile soil
Why was the capture of New Orleans and important victory for the North?
After the Union gained New Orleans, they could control the South of the Mississippi River
Why was the capture of new Orleans important in May 1862?
It helped the Union gain control of the Mississippi river.
What port city did Farragut capture?
New Orleans in April 1862.
What person's gunships were responsible for the capture of new Orleans?
Robert E. Lee
What was the impact of the capture of New Orleans in 1862?
The Union was closer to controlling the Mississippi.
Andrew Jackson why is he important to New Orleans?
He is important to New Orleans because he was the hero of the New Orleans battle where he won a tremendous overwhelming victory agains the British
Why was New Orleans an important trade center?
New Orleans became an trading center because
How did Admiral Farragut capture New Orleans in 1862?
On April 29, 1862, David Farragut began the assault that would led to the capture of New Orleans. He was able to get through the forts of Jackson and St. Philip, as well as the Chalmette batteries, in order to take the city and its port. New Orleans surrendered after a massive bombardment by the Union navy.
Why was norths capture of new Orleans a serious blow to the south?
the north had a lesser chance of winning against New Orleans because the north was smaller than New Orleans. therefore that is why
What did the steamboat and its use on the Mississippi river cause to become an important seaport?
New orleans,Vicksburg,Memphis,St.Louis...........
Did the British capture New Orleans from the Americans in 1814?
No. The Americans successfully defended the city in the Battle of New Orleans, which was fought 2 weeks after the War of 1812 was declared ended.
What goal was the north on it's way to achieving with the capture of new Orleans?
To cutting the confederacy in two.
