U.S. History - Siege of Vicksburg Quiz

Which statement below is false regarding the siege of Vicksburg.

• The Union controlled the Mississippi River.

• The Confederates were led by John Pemberton.

• Confederates were so hungry that they ate horses, dogs, and tree bark.

• Vicksburg was the main turning point in the war.

Who led the Union Army during the Siege of Vicksburg?

• Robert E. Lee

• John Pemberton

• Ulysses S. Grant

• Jefferson Davis

What was the significance of Vicksburg in the Civil War?

• It was the last port on the Mississippi River that the Confederacy controlled.

• It was the capital of the Confederacy.

• It was the site of the largest battle in the Civil War.

• It was the birthplace of Ulysses S. Grant.

What strategy did the Union Army use to gain control of Vicksburg?

• They launched a full-scale assault on the city.

• They negotiated a peace treaty with the Confederate Army.

• They bombarded the city and waited for the Confederate Army to run out of food.

• They built a bridge across the Mississippi River to bypass the city.

What was a major turning point in the Civil War mentioned in the text?

• The Union Army's victory at Vicksburg

• The Confederate Army's victory at Gettysburg

• Robert E. Lee's victory at the Battle of Gettysburg

• Robert E. Lee's loss at the Battle of Gettysburg

What does the word "Intolerable" mean as used in the text?

• Unbearable

• Acceptable

• Enjoyable

• Tolerant

What does the word "Surrendered" mean as used in the text?

• Attacked with full force

• Gave up or quit

• Continued to fight

• Won the battle

What does the word "Siege" mean as used in the text?

• To defend a city against attack

• To celebrate a victory

• To attack or take control of

• To sign a peace treaty

What was known as the Vicksburg Campaign?

• The Vicksburg Campaign was a diplomatic negotiation between the North and South
• The Vicksburg Campaign was a military operation in the city of Chancellorsville.

• A series of small battles led by Grant, which resulted in the Union capture of Jackson, Mississippi.

• The Vicksburg Campaign was a naval battle in the Pacific Ocean

How was Grant able to get supplies to Vicksburg easily?

• Using hot air balloons for aerial drops
• Building a secret underground tunnel
• Getting stuff from Offer Up

• Utilizing the railroads the Union controlled