Hoods brigade
When was the brigade formed
during the civil war
Who were they named after?
Their founder
Who created the plan?
General Winfield Scott.
What port did the Union/North capture?
Galveston Port
Did the Confederacy take control of Galveston and the port again?
(Yes or No)
Yes
Who led the brigade
John Bell Hood
Who was the founder?
Colonel Benjamin Franklin Terry
which side of the war created the plan?
The North.
How did the Union Blockade affect Texas?
Texas started to run low on supplies
Why were ports important to the South?
They were the places that Blockade Runners brought supplies to
what Texas regiments was the brigade formed of
1st, 4th, and 5th Texas Infantry
What year were they founded?
1861
The blockade of southern ports prevented the south from doing what?
Trading internationally.
Why did the Union make the Blockade?
To keep the south from trading and receiving supplies
What type of ships brought supplies to Texas through Galveston?
Blockade Runners
After suffering heavy causalities in battles what did the brigade do
Split up and joined with other units to continue fighting
In Battle, what were they most known for?
Their bravery and aggressive tactics
What did the Union gain control of that stopped the southern plan?
The Mississippi river.
How did Texas try to protect themselves from the attacks?
They built fortifications along the coast and used cannons to attack ships
Who commanded the Confederate forces during this time?
John B. Magruder
What was the brigade known for
fighting power and fiery on the battlefield
After the civil war, What did they become a symbol of?
Texas Pride
When was the plan created?
May, 1861.
What day did the Union get hold of Galveston?
(Month, Day, Year)
October 4th, 1862
Who commanded the "Bayou City" gunboat?
Thomas Green