Vicksburg and Camels in History

The video begins with an introduction from Vicksburg, Mississippi, and discusses the historical use of camels in the 1850s, brought by Jefferson Davis. It highlights the story of Old Douglas, a camel used by the 43rd Mississippi Infantry during the Civil War, who was killed by Union soldiers. The video also mentions memorials in downtown Vicksburg, including the USS Cairo, an ironclad warship sunk in the Yazoo River. The presenter expresses a passion for geography and its connection to history.

Who was responsible for bringing camels to the Vicksburg area in the 1850s?

• Abraham Lincoln

• Jefferson Davis

• Robert E. Lee

• Ulysses S. Grant

What was the name of the camel used by the 43rd Mississippi Infantry?

• Old Henry

• Old Sam

• Old Charlie

• Old Douglas

During which historical event was Old Douglas killed?

• Battle of Gettysburg

• Battle of Antietam

• Battle of Bull Run

• Siege of Vicksburg

What type of warship is commemorated in downtown Vicksburg?

• Ironclad

• Battleship

• Submarine

• Destroyer

Which river was the USS Cairo sunk in?

• Tennessee River

• Yazoo River

• Mississippi River

• Ohio River