Chapter 16 Section 3 Review Questions
How did the Union take New Orleans, and why was it an important victory?
New Orleans was important because it was the largest city in the Confederacy and it was the gateway to the Mississippi River. General Farragut took the city of New Orleans by camouflaging his ships to look like the forest.
Do you think President Lincoln would have approved of Grant's actions in the West?
Perhaps. Grant did fight and he won.
How were civilians affected by the Siege of Vicksburg?
Civilians were affected by the Siege of Vicksburg because Grant cut off the city by land and Farragut cut off the city by water.
What role did Ulysses S. Grant play in the war in the West?
Grant was the commander of forces in the Union's western campaign.
Why was the Battle of Shiloh important?
The Union made great progress by winning the Battle of Shiloh. It gave the Union army greater control of the Mississippi River valley.
What might be some possible results of the Union victory at Vicksburg?
The victory gave the Union control of the Mississippi River valley.
