Port Hudson State Historic Site Quiz

What can visitors expect to see at the Port Hudson State Historic Site museum?

• A virtual reality experience

• A display of ancient fossils

• Artifacts from the battlefield

• A collection of modern art

Why was Port Hudson strategically important during the Civil War?

• It was the capital of the Confederacy

• It controlled access to the Mississippi River

• It was a major industrial center

• It was the site of a major gold mine

Who was the Union commander during the Siege of Port Hudson?

• Nathaniel Banks

• William T. Sherman

• Robert E. Lee

• Ulysses S. Grant

What was the outcome of the Union's first major assault on Port Hudson?

• The Union forces captured Port Hudson

• The Confederate forces surrendered immediately

• The Union forces were defeated and settled for a Siege

• The Union forces retreated to New Orleans

What is unique about the reenactments held at Port Hudson?

• They are held in the summer

• They use real ammunition

• They are only for military personnel

• They include radio-controlled ships

What was the significance of the March 14, 1863, naval battle at Port Hudson?

• It was the first battle of the Civil War

• Farragut's fleet suffered significant losses

• It marked the first use of submarines

• It was a decisive Union victory

What was the role of the Louisiana Native Guard during the Siege of Port Hudson?

• They led a successful charge against the Confederates

• They served as medics for the Union army

• They were the first African American regiments to fight in a major battle

• They were responsible for building fortifications

How did the Confederate troops at Port Hudson sustain themselves during the Siege?

• They were reduced to eating mules and rats

• They had ample food supplies stored

• They relied on local farms for food

• They received regular supplies from the Confederacy

What was the outcome for the African American regiments at Port Hudson?

• They were unable to reach their objective

• They successfully captured Fort Babcock

• They were reassigned to another battle

• They were awarded medals for bravery

Why is the Siege of Port Hudson considered a 'true Siege'?

• It was the first Siege of the Civil War

• It involved the largest number of troops

• The site was completely surrounded and cut off

• It lasted longer than any other Siege