Question

Why was the capture of Vicksburg so important for the union forces?
A. the city's industries
B. the city's location on the river
C. the city's distance from the other battlefields
D. the city's large civilian and military population

Answer 1

Answer:

B. the city's location on the river

Explanation:

By gaining control of the Mississippi river the Union was able to split the confederacy into two parts and choke off their food

Answer 2

Answer:

mikeandfellin is correct :)

Answer is B. the city's location on a river

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