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Vicksburg was doomed anyway.
But they found it easy to make a scapegoat out of the garrison commander, General John C. Pemberton, on the grounds that he was not a true Southerner.
Born in Pennsylvania, Pemberton had married the daughter of a big farmer in Virginia, and become enamoured with the Southern life. On the outbreak of war, he threw in his lot with the Confederates, although he had two brothers serving on the Union side.
After Vicksburg, he faced cruel accusations of disloyalty, and felt he should resign his commission, re-enlisting as a Private. Before long, he was back up to Colonel, but was never given a significant job after that.
Even though the port of Vicksburg could not have been held much longer by the Confederates, the garrison itself could probably have been saved if they had evacuated the place promptly, as urged by the local commander Joe Johnston. But Pemberton was also being urged to hold the place at any cost by the Confederate president Jefferson Davis - the inadequate would-be General at whose door the blame really lies.
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Where is the Vicksburg District Library in Vicksburg located?
The address of the Vicksburg District Library is: 215 South Michigan Avenue, Vicksburg, 49097 1222
What battle divided the south?
Vicksburg
What Union Victories led to the South's surrendered?
The battle of Vicksburg
Why was the city of Vicksburg so important to both the north and south during the civil war?
Because the defensive strongholds of Vicksburg and Porto Hudson prevented the Union from gaining the full control of the River Mississippi, while their conquest would meant the splitting of the Confederacy into two parts.
Where were the us territories during the civil war times?
1) South Carolina 2) Virginia 3) Vicksburg, Mississippi 4) Gettysburg, Pennsylvania 5) Appomattox
Was the Vicksburg the south?
Vicksburg is in the state of Mississippi, in the deep south.
What was Vicksburg's nickname?
Vicksburg was called the "Gibraltar of the South."
Where is the Vicksburg District Library in Vicksburg located?
The address of the Vicksburg District Library is: 215 South Michigan Avenue, Vicksburg, 49097 1222
What battle divided the south?
Vicksburg
What battle was a huge victory for the south?
vicksburg
What was the seige that split the South in two?
The seige on Vicksburg allowed the United States to fully control the Mississppi River, which cuts the South into two parts. Vicksburg.
Where were Vicksburg Gettysburg and appomattox located?
Vicksburg is in Mississippi on the banks of the Mississippi River. Gettysburg is is in south central Pennsylvania.
What was the objective of the South in Battle of Vicksburg?
To hold the Mississipi river-port of Vicksburg, last Confederate stronghold on the river.
Was Vicksburg Mississippi ever the capital of the south?
yes
What battle in Mississippi effectively split the south?
Vicksburg.
Who was invaded in the Battle of Vicksburg?
The north invaded the south.
What were some of the Generals names for each the south and north for the Vicksburg battle?
General Ulysses S. Grant was a general for the north during the Battle of Vicksburg. Lt. General John C. Pemberton was the general for the south during the Battle of Vicksburg.
