Use the map of major battles of the Civil War to answer the question.

Question

The map shows the location of five major battles of the Civil War. The Battle of Vicksburg is labeled as I and took place on the Mississippi River between Louisiana and Mississippi. The Battle of Atlanta is labeled as II and took plae in northern Georgia. The Battle of Antietam is labeled as III and took place in northern Maryland. The Battle of Gettysburg is labeled as IV and took place in southern Pennsylvania. The Battle of Fort Sumter is labeled as V and took place on the Atlantic Coast of South Carolina.

Based on the map and your knowledge of social studies, the outcome of which TWO battles had significant impacts on Confederate supply lines? Why?
A
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The Battle of Fort Sumter significantly affected Confederate supply lines because Union forces took control of Charleston Harbor and blockaded the city of Charleston.
B.

The Battle of Atlanta significantly affected Confederate supply lines because Union forces destroyed a major transportation and railway hub in the South.
C.

The Battle of Antietam significantly affected Confederate supply lines because Union forces took control of a border state through which many supplies flowed.
D
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The Battle of Vicksburg significantly affected Confederate supply lines because Union forces took control of an important strategic location on the Mississippi River.
E.

The Battle of Gettysburg significantly affected Confederate supply lines because Union forces cut off Confederate troops in northern Pennsylvania from supply lines.

Answer 1

The correct answers are:

B. The Battle of Atlanta significantly affected Confederate supply lines because Union forces destroyed a major transportation and railway hub in the South.

D. The Battle of Vicksburg significantly affected Confederate supply lines because Union forces took control of an important strategic location on the Mississippi River.

Both of these battles had a substantial impact on the Confederate supply lines. The Battle of Atlanta's destruction of infrastructure hindered the Confederacy's ability to transport troops and supplies, while the capture of Vicksburg by Union forces effectively divided the Confederacy and disrupted the flow of supplies along the Mississippi River.