jul 4, 1863 - Vicksburg
July 4, 1863
The Siege of Vicksburg is located in Mississippi.Because of the
Union naval blockade of Southern ports, Confederate cotton had to be
shipped across the Mississippi River, through Louisiana and Texas and
out of Mexico to sell to European markets.
Vicksburg, a Confederate stronghold on the Mississippi fell to the Union.
Outcome: Union victory, casualties 19,233 total (10,142 Union; 9,091 CSA)
Significance:
Split the Confederacy in half and cut off cotton sales to foreign markets
Tid
