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hey I don't know wat the Battle of Vicksburg is... and I need to know for a project... so if you know... please gove me a shout out. Im in the 8th grage
-Desperate school kid
Vicksburg was not so much a battle but a siege. The Confederates remained behind their defenses while the Union surrounded the city, cut off their supplies and the possibility of relief or reinforcement , and starved them out.
What else can I help you with?
What battle were the confederates forced to live in caves?
Vicksburg
Why is the Battle of Vicksburg also called the siege of Vicksburg?
Because Grant pursued the Confederates back into their lines and starved them out.
What Confederates regiments fought in the Battle of Vicksburg?
Grant led the Army of the Tennessee.
What weapons did the confederates use in the Battle of Vicksburg?
they used shotguns,rifles,and cannons
What were the objectives in the Battle of Vicksburg?
The northern objective was to capture Vicksburg, to gain control of the Mississippi. The southern goal was to keep control of the Mississippi by keeping Vicksburg in southern hands.
After what major battle did the confederates at Port Hudson surrender?
It was the battle of Vicksburg.
What battle were the confederates forced to live in caves?
Vicksburg
What was the result of the battle of the Vicksburg?
The Union controlled the Mississippi River after defeating the Confederates in the Vicksburg Campaign.
Who was the Battle of Vicksburg with?
The Confederates would say the battle was with the Yankees. The Federals would say the battle was with the Rebels.
Why is the Battle of Vicksburg also called the siege of Vicksburg?
Because Grant pursued the Confederates back into their lines and starved them out.
What Confederates regiments fought in the Battle of Vicksburg?
Grant led the Army of the Tennessee.
How many confederates died at Vicksburg battle?
there were about 9,000 soldiers hurt or killed.
What weapons did the confederates use in the Battle of Vicksburg?
they used shotguns,rifles,and cannons
What did the union do during Battle of Vicksburg?
Managed to cross to the East bank of the Mississippi and besiege the Confederates in Vicksburg until they starved them out.
What is the battle in which Grant used a military tactic known as siege to defeat the Confederates?
Vicksburg.
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.
What did the confederates wear in the Vicksburg battle during the civil war?
Grey.(P.S.The Union wore blue)
