Read this quote from the diary of a woman who lived through the siege of Vicksburg.

Question

List at least two hardships described by this survivor.

I never understood before the full force of those questions – What shall we eat? What shall we drink? And wherewithal shall we be clothed? . . . . For many nights we have had but little sleep.

–Resident of Vicksburg, 1863

Answer 1

Based on the quote from the diary of the woman who lived through the siege of Vicksburg, two hardships described by this survivor are:

1. Food and Water Shortages: The survivor emphasizes the struggle with the basic needs of sustenance, highlighting the desperation in asking, "What shall we eat?" and "What shall we drink?"

2. Sleep Deprivation: The mention of having "but little sleep" suggests the stress, anxiety, and possibly the physical conditions of the siege, contributing to a lack of rest and disruption of daily life.