How did Vicksburg cope with the siege?

During the 1863 siege, Union forces surrounded Vicksburg and cut off supplies, so food became scarce and daily life was difficult. Residents sheltered in caves to escape bombardment, but they could not get enough supplies to withstand the siege indefinitely. Vicksburg eventually surrendered; the people were not able to escape by river or successfully hold out.

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