Why was the Battle of Vicksburg so important for both the Union and Confederate forces?

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Why was the Battle of Vicksburg so important for both the Union and Confederate forces?

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A This was the final battle that forced the Confederate forces to formally surrender.This was the final battle that forced the Confederate forces to formally surrender.
B This was the first battle that pitted Gen. Ulysses S. Grant against Gen. Robert E. Lee.This was the first battle that pitted Gen. Ulysses S. Grant against Gen. Robert E. Lee.
C Vicksburg's location along the Mississippi River made it a key city for Confederate forces.Vicksburg's location along the Mississippi River made it a key city for Confederate forces.
D Union spies got word to Union forces that a key shipment of weapons was heading into the port at Vicksburg.

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1 month ago

The correct response is:

C. Vicksburg's location along the Mississippi River made it a key city for Confederate forces.

The Battle of Vicksburg, which concluded on July 4, 1863, was crucial because it gave the Union control over the Mississippi River, effectively splitting the Confederacy in two and cutting off supply lines between the Eastern and Western Confederate states. This was a strategic victory for the Union, while it was a significant loss for the Confederates, impacting their ability to sustain the war effort.