The capture of Vicksburg was particularly important for Union forces because of the city's location on a river. Vicksburg was strategically situated on the Mississippi River, which was crucial for controlling trade and transportation. Its capture effectively split the Confederacy in two and provided the Union with a vital transportation route, bolstering their supply lines and military operations in the region.
why was the capture of Vicksburg so important for Union forces?
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the city's industries
the city's industries
the city's location on a river
the city's location on a river
the city's distance from other battlefields
the city's distance from other battlefields
the city's large civilian and military population
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