Fighting For Control Of The MI River Flashcards
1
Q
By capturing New Orleans what could the Union forces send
A
Forces from the south up to the Missouri attack from both sides (east and west)
2
Q
Who’s in charge of capturing New Orleans
A
David Farragut
3
Q
Since he was unable to capture key sorts protecting New Orleans what did Farragut get boldly do
A
Sailed pass them and ordered his warships to advance on New Orleans
4
Q
When did they capture the city of New Orleans
A
April 1862
5
Q
When Farragut continue at the Mississippi River what else city capture
A
Baton Rouge Louisiana and Natchez MS
6
Q
What did the union focus on capturing along the Missouri River
A
Key positions
