What was the strategic significance of the Siege of Vicksburg? (5 points) The Union captured the Confederate capital. The South was cut in two at the Mississippi River. Confederate defenses held, demonstrating their strength. The Union was forced to retreat to the North.
Q. Why was the siege of Vicksburg an important battle in the American Civil War?
The Siege of Vicksburg was a great victory for the Union. It gave control of the Mississippi River to the Union. These two victories marked the major turning point of the Civil War in favor of the Union.
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- Q. Why was the siege of Vicksburg an important battle in the American Civil War?
- Q. How did the siege of Vicksburg affect civilians?
- Q. Which point if controlled by the union would result in the Confederacy being divided 5 points?
- Q. Which point is controlled by the union would result in the Confederacy being unable to import or export?
- Q. What does Lincoln mean when he says soldiers have the last full measure of devotion 5 points?
- Q. What does the map illustrate about Confederate defense?
Q. How did the siege of Vicksburg affect civilians?
According to the U. S. Army’s Staff Ride Handbook for The Vicksburg Campaign, the Union Army and Navy hurled a total of 16,000 artillery rounds into the city during the 47 days of the siege. About a dozen civilians were killed, including several children, and there were something less than 50 wounded.
Q. Which point if controlled by the union would result in the Confederacy being divided 5 points?
Explanation: The Confederacy was broken in half when the Union took control of point C, the Mississipi River.
Q. Which point is controlled by the union would result in the Confederacy being unable to import or export?
War material could not be received with the Confederacy which would neutralize the enemy according to the Union military. Gulf of Mexico was vital source of entry for the Confederacy to import and export goods.
Q. What does Lincoln mean when he says soldiers have the last full measure of devotion 5 points?
What does Lincoln mean when he says soldiers gave “the last full measure of devotion”? The soldiers gave their lives for the Union.
Q. What does the map illustrate about Confederate defense?
The map illustrates how Union forces overwhelmed confederate defenses and continued their march.
