Question

Which event during the Civil War determined control of the Mississippi River?

Battle of Antietam

Battle of Shiloh

First Battle of Bull Run

Siege of Vicksburg

Answer 1

The event during the Civil War that determined control of the Mississippi River was the **Siege of Vicksburg**. This battle was crucial as it gave the Union control of the Mississippi River, effectively splitting the Confederacy in two and allowing for better supply and communication for Union forces.