In order to capture Vicksburg, U. S. Grant
a. had no fear of losing his lines of supply in order to surround the city.
b. first feigned an attack on Jackson, Mississippi.
c. was a direct assault on the city.
d. lost the battle.
e. none of these choices.
ANS: B
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A) World Social Forum B) Conference on Human Settlements C) United Nations D) Kyoto Protocol
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