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The Confederacy would not be able to split Union forces if they lost control of the river.
The Confederacy would not be able to split Union forces if they lost control of the river.
The Union army could use the Mississippi for training purposes.
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
Confederacy could no longer use the Mississippi River to carry its goods to sea or use it to supply troops
The Mississippi River was key to connecting railroad system in the west to the industrial South.
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The correct response 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 because it would effectively divide the Confederacy, hinder their ability to transport goods and supplies, and facilitate Union movement and supply lines.
