Civil War #6 Flashcards
What cut the city off?
Grant’s tight siege and the navies bombardment
How far did Grant settle down from the Confederate Army? What was the date?
600 yards
May 22, 1863
When foods dwindled what did people eat?
Mules and rats
Who surrendered on July 4?
General John Pemberton and his 30,000 men
What was Vicksburg then that is a Union victory now?
The last major Confederate stronghold on the Mississippi
Who commanded the Army of the Cumberland?
Union General William S Rosecrans
Who advanced on the Confederacy?
General Braxton Bragg
What was the goal of capturing Chattanooga?
A “doorway” to the complete uncoupling of the West
Who lacked confidence?
General Braxton Bragg
Who approached and what did he abandon?
Rosecrans approached and he abandoned Chattanooga
Where did Rosecrans take up a position?
Chickamauga Creek
When did the battle take place?
September 19, 1863
What did Bragg do in this battle?
Pushed Rosecrans back to Chattanooga and trapped him
Who appeared inpregnable?
Incapable of being tampered with
Chattanooga
Who was plagued by dissension?
Confederacy camp
