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How did Vicksburg cope with the siege?

Living conditions were harsh and the people had little food.

Many people were able to escape via the Mississippi River.

Vicksburg successfully defended themselves against the siege.

The people were well equiped to handle the siege.

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How did outcome of the Battle of Gettysburg affect morale on both sides?

It convinced the North that victory was possible and the South that defeat was inevitable.

It convinced the South that victory was possible and the North that defeat was inevitable.

It convinced the South that General Lee was a great leader and the North that General Meade was not.

It convinced the North that General Lee was a great leader and the South that General Meade was not.

Why was the Battle of Gettysburg a turning point in the Civil War?

The battle resulted in the final victory for the Union.

The battle convinced Europe to become a Union ally.

The battle weakened Lee and stopped his invasion.

The battle was the first major loss by the Confederacy.

During the Civil War, New Orleans was significant because it was

the final Southern city to fall to the Union.

vital to transportation for the Confederacy.

the location of the Confederate capital.

vital to Union trade and transportation.

During the Civil War, both sides wanted to control the Mississippi River because it was

an important source of water for cities.

a major supply route that divided the South.

the only route inland for the Union Navy.

a major port for ships arriving from Europe.

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