USA HISTORY

AMERICAN CIVIL WAR 1861 1865

END OF THE CIVIL WAR

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Why was Vicksburg important to the Union?
A
Vicksburg was a railroad hub for the Confederacy
B
Vicksburg was the capitol of the Confederacy
C
Once the Union controlled Vicksburg they would control the entire Mississippi River
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Vicksburg’s strategic location on the Mississippi River made it a critical win for both the Union and the Confederacy. The Confederate surrender there ensured Union control of the Mississippi River and cleaved the South in two.

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