Question

In 1862, how was New Orleans captured? Check all that apply.

Confederate troops forced Union troops to evacuate.
Union troops bombarded Confederate forts.
Confederate forces kept the Union Navy barricaded.
Union forces sustained heavy causalities.
Union troops forced Confederate troops out.

Answer 1

Answer:

Union troops bombarded Confederate forts, Union forces sustained heavy causalties.

Explanation:

In the middle of the night of April 24, Admiral David Farragut led a fleet of 24 gunboats, 19 mortar boats and 15,000 soldiers in a daring run past the forts. Now, the river was open to New Orleans except for the ragtag Confederate fleet. The mighty Union armada plowed right through, sinking eight ships.

Answer 2

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