The Capture of New Orleans and the Fate of William Bruce Mumford

What was the strategic significance of Forts Jackson and St. Phillip during the Union attack?

• They were the main supply depots for the Confederate army.

• They protected the city of New Orleans from naval attacks.

• They were the headquarters of the Confederate navy.

• They were the primary training grounds for Confederate soldiers.

What action did William Bruce Mumford take that led to his arrest?

• He led a Confederate counterattack against Union forces.

• He removed the American flag from the New Orleans Mint.

• He sabotaged Union ships in the harbor.

• He provided intelligence to Confederate leaders.

How did General Benjamin Butler respond to Mumford's actions?

• He charged Mumford with high crimes and misdemeanors.

• He pardoned Mumford and released him.

• He promoted Mumford to a position in the Union army.

• He exiled Mumford to a Confederate state.

What was the reaction of Confederate leaders to Mumford's execution?

• They sought a peace treaty with the Union.

• They ignored the incident as insignificant.

• They praised Butler for his fair trial.

• They condemned the execution and labeled Butler a war criminal.

What title did Confederate President Jefferson Davis give to General Butler after Mumford's execution?

• A Confederate sympathizer.

• A war criminal.

• A hero of the Union.

• A peace negotiator.