The Siege of Vicksburg (1863, USA) — Questions and answers

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Who said, 'Vicksburg is the nailhead that holds the South together'?

Choices

  1. General Grant
  2. Admiral Porter
  3. President Jefferson Davis ✓
  4. General Pemberton

Answer: President Jefferson Davis

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Why was General Grant's new plan considered risky?

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  1. It involved marching through a jungle.
  2. It meant cutting his army off from its supply lines. ✓
  3. It required building a new bridge.
  4. It made his eyes gleam too much.

Answer: It meant cutting his army off from its supply lines.

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What daring thing did Admiral Porter's fleet do at Vicksburg?

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  1. They built a new road.
  2. They ran past Confederate guns on the river. ✓
  3. They cooked dinner for the army.
  4. They sang a song to distract the enemy.

Answer: They ran past Confederate guns on the river.

From page 4

After his first attacks failed, what did General Grant realize he had to do?

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  1. He had to give up and go home.
  2. He had to starve them out. ✓
  3. He had to build a taller wall.
  4. He had to ask for more toys.

Answer: He had to starve them out.

From page 5

How did Confederate General Pemberton feel about the situation in Vicksburg?

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  1. Very excited and happy.
  2. Full of hope for victory.
  3. Desperate and resigned. ✓
  4. Ready to throw a party.

Answer: Desperate and resigned.

From page 7

What can visitors see at Vicksburg National Military Park today?

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  1. A giant shopping mall.
  2. The battlefield, trenches, and gun emplacements. ✓
  3. A huge water park.
  4. A zoo with exotic animals.

Answer: The battlefield, trenches, and gun emplacements.

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