Question
What effect did the Union victory at Vicksburg have on the Confederate garrison at Port Hudson?
They switched sides.
They called for reinforcements.
They dug in for a siege.
They surrendered.
They switched sides.
They called for reinforcements.
They dug in for a siege.
They surrendered.
Answers
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The Union victory at Vicksburg had a significant impact on the Confederate garrison at Port Hudson, leading them to ultimately surrender. The capture of Vicksburg on July 4, 1863, effectively split the Confederacy and cut off supplies and reinforcements to Port Hudson. Faced with dwindling resources and the strategic situation worsening, the Confederate forces at Port Hudson surrendered on July 9, 1863. Therefore, the correct answer is:
They surrendered.
They surrendered.