By: Lauren MacGregor 3rd Hour

Mrs. Roed’s class

The Battle of Vicksburg

My Questions: How was the Battle of Vicksburg

started? What were the different fighting

techniques used during the battle? How did the battle affect the people

living during this time? What problems did this battle cause

the soldiers? Why did the Confederates surrender?

How it began…The battle of Vicksburg took place during

the Civil War in 1863. Many different battles were taken place in multiple different cities around the U.S., each with it’s own outcome. During the Battle of Vicksburg the Union troops main reason to attack Confederates was because they wanted full control over the Mississippi River.

Fighting Techniques

Since there was a large hill in the town of Vicksburg it was “easy to defend but difficult to capture" (Hart 316). Confederates had full control over the Mississippi, making it almost impossible for the northerners to use it. The Confederate troops were stationed on top of the hill attacking downward, while Union troops were firing back from below.

Changes in LivingWith all the chaos and craziness during

the battle of Vicksburg, people were forced to live differently then they were before. Fires, bombs, and missals flew every which way, killing and wounding local people. After this, Union forces started destroying farmer’s properties, leaving people starving and homeless.

Suffering Soldiers During the Battle of Vicksburg,

soldiers would often lack food and ammunition, making it difficult to fight back. Both sides were struggling with food since there was a blockade of imported goods from other countries. Many soldiers would die from starvation and abrasions.

Confederates SurrenderThrough all the hardships the soldiers

were facing, both sides fought as hard as they could. After three hard months of suffering, the Confederates surrendered because of shortage of food and ammunition. The Union had a great victory, and attained the Mississippi River.

Works Cited:Hart, Diane. History Alive! : The United States through Industrialism. Palo Alto: TCi, 2005. Print.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Siege_of_Vicksburg

http://www.sonofthesouth.net/Battle_Of_Vicksburg.htm

http://www.snowcommunications.com/blog/2011/08/when-it-comes-to-fighting-fires-anticipate/

http://www.old-picture.com/civil-war/Soldiers-Union-Civil-War.htm

kids.britannica.com