Chapter 6 Section 2 The Vicksburg Campaign B

Multiple Choice

Who was the Union general in charge of the siege of Vicksburg?

• Robert E. Lee

• Ulysses S. Grant

• George B. McClellan

• William T. Sherman

Multiple Choice

What was a major challenge faced by Confederate defenders during the siege?

• Lack of experienced soldiers

• Inadequate fortifications

• Shortage of supplies and ammunition

• Too much reliance on naval support

Hotspot

What location on the map shows where General Lee surrendered to General Grant?

Multiple Choice

What was the significance of the Siege of Vicksburg during the Civil War?

• It marked the end of the Civil War.

• It split the Confederacy and gave control of the Mississippi River to the Union.

• It was the first battle of the Civil War.

• It led to the immediate surrender of all Confederate forces.

Multiple Choice

What condition did Grant set for paroling Confederate troops after Pemberton refused his initial demand for unconditional surrender?

• They had to sign an oath not to fight against the Union until exchanged for Union prisoners.

• They had to leave the country.

• They had to join the Union army.

• They had to pay a fine.

Multiple Select

Which of the following actions did Sherman and his army take during their campaign in Mississippi?

• Destroyed railroads from Vicksburg to Meridian

• Confiscated food and supplies

• Celebrated the Day of Jubilee

• Raided and destroyed resources used to supply the Confederate army

Multiple Choice

What was the main purpose of the Emancipation Proclamation issued by President Lincoln on January 1, 1863?

• To free slaves in the Confederate states

• To end the Civil War immediately

• To free slaves in all U.S. states

• To declare independence from Britain

Multiple Choice

Who received the Congressional Medal of Honor for courage during the Battle of Mobile Bay?

• Wilson Brown

• Thomas Gates

• David Farragut

• Robert E. Lee

Multiple Select

Which of the following events contributed to the decline of Confederate morale during the Civil War?

• Defeat of General Robert E. Lee at Gettysburg

• Surrender of Pemberton at Vicksburg

• Victory at the Battle of Mobile Bay

• Union's capture of New Jersey

Multiple Choice

Where can you find a statue of Ulysses S. Grant commemorating his role in the Civil War?

• Vicksburg National Military Park

• Gettysburg National Military Park

• Appomattox Court House

• Arlington National Cemetery

Multiple Choice

What were some of the challenges faced by the citizens and soldiers inside Vicksburg during the siege?

• They suffered from diseases and malnutrition, and had to eat unusual foods like horses and rats.

• They were able to leave the city freely and get supplies.

• They received regular reinforcements and medical supplies from outside.

• They surrendered immediately without any resistance.

Labelling

Correctly match the following Civil War battles

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Gettysburg

Richmond

Appomattox

New Orleans

Yorktown

Antietam

Fort Sumter