Mississippi is known for a lot of things including their crops, it can also be found as the Home of Confederate and, the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians has made many of the states traditions. The people, places and, events tell the story of Mississippi. The Modern History of Mississippi has made it the beautiful and popular state it is today. The crops started many years ago, with the switch grass, which is now made for bundling and farm feed, with out the switch grass we may not have the dairy
certain to find enjoyable. Whether you are interested in learning about the architecture, military history, or the natural beauty of Mississippi, you are sure to find something that will stick with you for a lifetime after you have visited this magnificent place. Sources “National Forests of Mississippi,” Gorp.com http://www.gorp.com/parks-guide/travel-ta-bienville-delta-desoto-holly-springs-national-forest-sidwcmdev_066933.html “Biloxi and the Mississippi Gulf Coast,” Southpoint.com
Coca-Cola was first bottled in Vicksburg, Mississippi. In addition, the first heart transplant took place in Jackson, Mississippi (Skates, Jr. and Wales). The same doctor also performed the first human lung transplant. Many events in the past have shaped Mississippi to what it is today. Based on the founding, historic events, and the famous people who were born in or live in Mississippi, one can conclude that Mississippi has a very interesting history. Mississippi took many years to become a state
when Confederate forces attacked a U.S. military installation at Fort Sumter in South Carolina. Lincoln responded by calling for a large volunteer army, then four more Southern states declared their secession. In the war's first year, the Union assumed control of the border states and established a naval blockade as both sides massed armies and resources. In 1862, battles such as Shiloh and Antietam caused massive casualties unprecedented in U.S. military history. In September 1862, Lincoln's Emancipation
east side of Mississippi was given to the English who later lost it to the United States in 1783 after the Revolutionary War. Than there was The Battle of Vicksburg, marked a very important date in Mississippi state history. It pays tribute to the forces who fought the Confederate Army for 47 straight days. The Vicksburg National Military Park outlines the facts for current visitors with many commemorative monuments. In 1969 Mississippi and Louisiana were devastated by Camille one of the century’s
Introduction/Childhood Perhaps the most noticeable part of David Farragut's life is his career in the a Civil War as a courageous navy officer. Not only that, but he played an important role in the Battle of Louisiana, Vicksburg and Mobile Bay. His famous line, "Damn the torpedoes!" is remembered by naval officers as a courageous Farragut struggles to navigate torpedo infested waters at the Battle of Mobile Bay. An officer from a young age, Farragut is what any navy desires: a smart, brave, and loyal
As a reward for winning these battles, Grant received 10,000 boxes of cigars which he became addicted to. Grant now begins to start to capture Vicksburg. He failed many times, but in the end, Grant gained another victory for the union. After yet another victory, Grant arrives in Chattanooga to command and relieve troops cut off from supplies and reinforcements. Grant then took over Chattanooga Tennessee