Which statement best describes the outcome of the union siege of Vicksburg on the Mississippi River in 1863?

A) General Grant captured the city, gaining control of the Mississippi River

B) The confederate forces won an important victory, maintaining control of the Mississippi River

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Giovanna Shields

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30 December, 18:34

Which statement best describes the outcome of the union siege of Vicksburg on the Mississippi River in 1863?

A) General Grant captured the city, gaining control of the Mississippi River

B) The confederate forces won an important victory, maintaining control of the Mississippi River

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A - General Grant captured the city, gaining control of the Mississippi River.

Explanation:

General Grant attacked Vicksburg and the city surrendered and they had a Victory, so B is wrong because it was not them who had the victory, and the Union took control of the Mississippi River.

Which statement best describes the outcome of the union siege of Vicksburg on the Mississippi River in 1863?A) General Grant captured the city, gaining control of the Mississippi RiverB) The confederate forces won an important victory, maintaining control of the Mississippi River

Which statement best describes the outcome of the union siege of Vicksburg on the Mississippi River in 1863?

A) General Grant captured the city, gaining control of the Mississippi River

B) The confederate forces won an important victory, maintaining control of the Mississippi River