During the Civil War, the Union navy
tried and failed to capture Vicksburg.
captured Vicksburg in 1862.
captured Vicksburg in 1863.
had no interest in capturing Vicksburg.

In this activity, you’ll read and analyze the song “the unreconstructed rebel,” written around 1866. you’ll draw conclusions from this song about southerners’ feelings toward african americans after the civil war. part a who is the speaker or the singer of the song? how do you know?