Vicksburg National Military Park and Its Preservation

What was the strategic importance of Vicksburg during the Civil War?

• It was the capital of the Confederacy.

• It was a major industrial center.

• It split the Confederacy in two and was key to the war.

• It was the site of the first battle of the Civil War.

What natural events in 2020 caused damage to the Vicksburg National Military Park?

• Earthquakes and landslides

• Tornadoes and floods

• Heavy rain and mudslides

• Drought and wildfires

How is the American Battlefield Trust planning to support the rehabilitation of Vicksburg National Military Park?

• By selling memorabilia

• By organizing a historical reenactment

• By increasing ticket prices

• By hosting a fundraising event in Minecraft