The capture of Vicksburg was most significant for the Union due to the city's location on a river. Vicksburg's strategic position on the Mississippi River allowed for control of this vital waterway, which was crucial for transportation, supply lines, and overall military strategy in the Western Theater of the Civil War.
A map shows the battlefield of the siege of Vicksburg. The Mississippi River is the western boundary of the city. A single railroad line cuts through the city running east and west. Confederate forces led by General Pemberton nearly surround the city in a semicircle on the north, east, and south sides. Union forces led by General Grant form a larger semicircle surrounding both the city and the Confederate forces.
Look at the map carefully. Which of the following choices best describes why the capture of Vicksburg was so significant for the Union?
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the city's distance from other battlefields
the city's distance from other battlefields
the city's large military population
the city's large military population
the city's status as a major railroad hub
the city's status as a major railroad hub
the city's location on a river
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