The capture of Vicksburg was important for Union forces primarily because of the city's location on a river. Vicksburg was situated on the Mississippi River, which was a vital transportation route. Controlling Vicksburg allowed the Union to split the Confederacy in two and secure control of the river for transportation and supply routes.
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Based on the photograph, why was the capture of Vicksburg so important for Union forces?
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• the city's industries
• the city's location on a river
• the city's distance from other battlefields
• the city's large civilian and military population
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