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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The best choice that describes why the capture of Vicksburg was so significant for the Union is the city's location on a river.
The capture of Vicksburg, which is located on the Mississippi River, was crucial because it gave the Union control over the river, effectively splitting the Confederacy in two and significantly disrupting Confederate supply lines and transportation.
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