Question

4.

Vicksburg could not be taken by direct assault, so it was taken by laying ___ to the city.

siege

aid

fire

neutrality

assistance

Answer 1

The best answer is "siege."

Vicksburg could not be taken by direct assault, so it was taken by laying siege to the city. A siege refers to a military operation in which an attacking force surrounds a fortified location, cutting off its supplies and communication in order to force the surrender of the defenders.

Answer 2

Vicksburg was taken by siege.