Teapot dome scandal, involved secretary Interior, Albert Fall who accepted valuable gifts & large sums of money from private oil companies. in exchange Fall allowed the oil companies to control government oil reserves. He was the 1st cabinet member ever to be convicted of his crimes while in office.
Vicksburg effects: The Battle of Vicksburg effected the Civil War because the Union got full control of the Mississippi river therefore taking over and shutting down the confederates trade, transportation, and military/fortifications.
