13. Why did the Siege of Vicksburg affect the balance of power during the Civil War?(1 point)

Responses

Union troops were pushed back across the Ohio River
Union troops were pushed back across the Ohio River

The Confederate Territory was divided in half
The Confederate Territory was divided in half

Sever Casualties were inflicted on Union forces
Sever Casualties were inflicted on Union forces

Several Important Confederate generals were killed
Several Important Confederate generals were killed

1 answer

The correct response is:

The Confederate Territory was divided in half.

The Siege of Vicksburg, which lasted from May 18 to July 4, 1863, was a significant turning point in the Civil War because it gave the Union control of the Mississippi River, effectively splitting the Confederacy in two and disrupting their supply lines and communication.