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Why did the Union want to capture Vicksburg?
to end the war immediately
to gain access to the West
to support General Sherman
to control the Mississippi River

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The Union wanted to capture Vicksburg primarily **to control the Mississippi River**. The capture of Vicksburg would effectively split the Confederacy in two and allow the Union to control the vital shipping routes along the river, which was crucial for the movement of troops and supplies. This strategic position was essential for the Union's overall war effort.

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