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How did Vicksburg cope with the siege?

A
Living conditions were harsh and the people had little food.
B
Many people were able to escape via the Mississippi River.
C
Vicksburg successfully defended themselves against the siege.
D
The people were well equiped to handle the siege.
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Why was the Battle of Gettysburg a turning point in the Civil War?

A
The battle resulted in the final victory for the Union.
B
The battle convinced Europe to become a Union ally.
C
The battle weakened Lee and stopped his invasion.
D
The battle was the first major loss by the Confederacy.
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The Union’s capture of New Orleans severely hurt the Confederacy by

A
hindering shipping and transportation.
B
ending hopes of a European alliance.
C
weakening General Lee’s troops.
D
destroying the Confederate Army.
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At the start of the Battle of Gettysburg, the Union Army

A
drove the Confederates out of Pennsylvania.
B
was forced into a defensive position.
C
broke through the Confederate army’s line.
D
fought the Confederate Army to a stand-off.
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Which statement best describes a result of the Battle of Gettysburg?

A
Europe withdrew its financial support for the Confederate government.
B
Europe would not recognize the Confederacy as an independent nation.
C
The Confederacy began to believe that it might win the Civil War.
D
The Confederacy dealt a powerful blow to the Union military.

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