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why was the capture of Vicksburg so important for Union forces?
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Othe city's location on a river
the city's distance from other battlefields
Othe city's large civilian and military population
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the city's industries
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Othe city's location on a river
the city's distance from other battlefields
Othe city's large civilian and military population
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The capture of Vicksburg was critical for Union forces primarily due to **the city's location on a river**. Vicksburg was situated on the Mississippi River, and controlling this city was essential for gaining full control of the river. This would effectively split the Confederacy in two, disrupt their supply lines, and allow the Union to move troops and supplies more freely. Capturing Vicksburg also provided the Union with a strategic stronghold in the region and was a significant turning point in the Civil War.