Question

Determine whether each statement describes the United States Arsenal and Barracks at Baton Rouge, the United States Branch Mint, or both.

United States Arsenal and Barracks at Baton Rouge

United States Branch Mint

both

This federal property became the property of Louisiana.

This property was seized after Louisiana seceded.

The state feared that military resources at this property could be used to interfere with the secession convention

The seizure of this property took place without violence.

Answer 1

Here's the determination for each statement based on the historical context of the United States Arsenal and Barracks at Baton Rouge and the United States Branch Mint:

1. **This federal property became the property of Louisiana.**
- **Both** (both properties were taken over by state forces, especially after secession).

2. **This property was seized after Louisiana seceded.**
- **Both** (both were seized in the context of Louisiana's secession).

3. **The state feared that military resources at this property could be used to interfere with the secession convention.**
- **United States Arsenal and Barracks at Baton Rouge** (specifically relevant to military concerns during the secession era).

4. **The seizure of this property took place without violence.**
- **Both** (historically, the seizures of both properties occurred without significant violence).

In summary:
1. Both
2. Both
3. United States Arsenal and Barracks at Baton Rouge
4. Both