Civil War in Louisiana

The video discusses Louisiana's diverse cultural history and its significant role in the Civil War. It highlights Louisiana's secession, its support for the Confederacy, and the notable military figures it contributed. The Union's strategic capture of New Orleans and the controversial policies of General Benjamin Butler are covered. The video also emphasizes the contributions of African American regiments and the Union's control of the Mississippi River, leading to Louisiana's early readmission to the Union. Finally, it touches on the preservation efforts of Civil War battlefields in Louisiana.

What was a significant factor in Louisiana's decision to secede from the Union?

• Economic ties with the North

• Its role in the cotton industry

• Pressure from neighboring states

• A large population of Union supporters

Who was the president of the Louisiana Seminary before joining the Union Army?

• William Tecumseh Sherman

• Robert E. Lee

• Stonewall Jackson

• Ulysses S. Grant

Which Confederate general from Louisiana ordered the bombardment of Fort Sumter?

• General Stonewall Jackson

• General Robert E. Lee

• General J.E.B. Stuart

• General PGT Beauregard

What nickname was given to Union General Benjamin Butler due to his controversial policies?

• Hero Butler

• Gentleman Butler

• Tyrant Butler

• Beast Butler

What was the significance of the Union's capture of New Orleans?

• It was the first Confederate city to fall

• It was the largest city in the Confederacy

• It marked the end of the Civil War

• It was the last Confederate stronghold

What was the first African American regiment in the Civil War from Louisiana known as?

• The 73rd Regiment Infantry

• The Louisiana Tigers

• The Union Black Brigade

• The Louisiana Native Guard

Which event marked the complete Union control of the Mississippi River?

• The fall of Vicksburg

• The capture of New Orleans

• The collapse of Port Hudson

• The Battle of Gettysburg

In what year was Louisiana readmitted to the Union?

• 1866

• 1865

• 1867

• 1868

How many acres of battlefield has the Civil War Trust helped preserve in Louisiana?

• 1500 acres

• 500 acres

• 1000 acres

• 700 acres

What is the primary focus of the Civil War Trust in Louisiana today?

• Organizing reenactments

• Rebuilding historical buildings

• Preserving battlefields

• Educating about the Civil War