Question

July 4, 1863–A Day of Northern Victories
1. What were three battles that made Grant famous?

2. How did Grant attack Vicksburg?

3. How did the people of Vicksburg survive the siege?

4. What was the most important day of the battle, and what made it so special?

5. How was Lee able to escape?

6. Why didn't the South ever go on the offensive again?

answer as simply as possible in one sentence like a 12 year old would but correctly

Answer 1

1. The battles of Fort Donelson, Shiloh, and Vicksburg made Grant famous.
2. Grant attacked Vicksburg by surrounding the city, cutting off its food and supplies, and shelling it until it surrendered.
3. The people of Vicksburg survived by living in caves and cellars, rationing food, and waiting out the bombardment.
4. The most important day was July 4, 1863, when Vicksburg surrendered, because it gave the North control of the Mississippi River and split the South in two.
5. Lee was able to escape by slipping away from Gettysburg at night with his cavalry and rear guards covering the retreat while the Union did not chase hard.
6. The South never went on the offensive again because it had lost too many men and supplies and could no longer afford big attacks.