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There were many Civil War battles in the Confederate State of Mississippi. Here as with most military historians, a siege is considered a battle. Here are 5 of the many battles in Mississippi:

1. First battle of Vicksburg. Union admiral demanded the surrender of Vicksburg and was met by a Confederate gunboat and canon fire from the forts and sped into retreat.

2. Battle of Tripoli

3. Battle of Meridian

4. Battle of Champion Hill and

5. Battle of Port Gibson.

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Answer Vicksburg was the most famous. There were many other battles and important events in Mississippi; some were small but became very famous.
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