Question
11. Why was control of the Mississippi River an important goal of the Union strategy in the West?
(1 point)
The Contederacy would not be able to split Union forces if they lost control of the river
The Mississippi River was key to connecting railroad system in the west to the industrial South
The Union army could use the Mississippi for training purposes.
Confederacy could no longer use the Mississippi River to carry its goods to sea or use it to supply troops
(1 point)
The Contederacy would not be able to split Union forces if they lost control of the river
The Mississippi River was key to connecting railroad system in the west to the industrial South
The Union army could use the Mississippi for training purposes.
Confederacy could no longer use the Mississippi River to carry its goods to sea or use it to supply troops
Answers
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The correct answer is:
**Confederacy could no longer use the Mississippi River to carry its goods to sea or use it to supply troops.**
Control of the Mississippi River was crucial for the Union strategy because it would effectively split the Confederacy in two, disrupt their supply lines, and hinder their ability to move resources and troops efficiently.
**Confederacy could no longer use the Mississippi River to carry its goods to sea or use it to supply troops.**
Control of the Mississippi River was crucial for the Union strategy because it would effectively split the Confederacy in two, disrupt their supply lines, and hinder their ability to move resources and troops efficiently.