Let's Go There Vicksburg Mississippi and the Civil War

The video explores Vicksburg's strategic importance during the Civil War, highlighting its location at the confluence of the Yazoo and Mississippi rivers. It details the Union's campaign to control the Mississippi, culminating in the siege and fall of Vicksburg, a major turning point in the war. Today, Vicksburg is preserved as a National Military Park, featuring historic markers, monuments, and the USS Cairo. The site offers educational and scenic opportunities for visitors.

What was the significance of Vicksburg's location during the Civil War?

• It was a major industrial center.

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

• It was a key port at the confluence of two rivers.

• It was the capital of the Confederacy.

Which Union General led the siege of Vicksburg in 1863?

• Robert E. Lee

• William T. Sherman

• Ulysses S. Grant

• George B. McClellan

How long did the siege of Vicksburg last before the Confederates surrendered?

• 50 days

• 40 days

• 30 days

• 20 days

What is one of the main attractions at the Vicksburg National Military Park?

• The largest Civil War museum in the U.S.

• The USS Cairo, a Civil War ironclad ship

• The original Confederate White House

• A replica of the Liberty Bell

When was the USS Cairo raised and reassembled for display at the Vicksburg National Military Park?

• Between 1980 and 1984

• Between 1960 and 1964

• Between 1950 and 1954

• Between 1970 and 1974