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Why was the fall of Vicksburg Mississippi significant?
It ended the Confederate threat around Washington, D.C. Vicksburg was the main port on the Mississippi river and the main supply point for the Confederate armies in that area. The taking of Vicksburg by the Union army effectively cut the supply lines desperately needed by the Confederates. It had little to nothing to do with the Confederate assault on D.C.
What was the purpose in attacking Vicksburg Mississippi?
to gain control of Mississippi river a supply line and split the confederate
What Confederate state was west of Vicksburg?
The confederate state that was to the west of Vicksburg was Louisiana. The Vicksburg Campaign took place in Vicksburg, Mississippi from December 1862 to July 4, 1863.
Was the Battle of Vicksburg in union or confederate territory?
Confederate
. Why was Vicksburg the key to the Union's Anaconda Plan?
Vicksburg was a confederate stronghold on the Missippi River.
Why was Vicksburg the key to the union's anaconda plan?
Vicksburg was a confederate stronghold on the Missippi River.
Who was the leader of confederate soilders at the Battle of Vicksburg?
Pemberton commanded the Confederate forces.
What are the union and confederate name for siege of Vicksburg?
I believe both sides call it the Siege of Vicksburg.
Last confederate stronghold on the mississippi river?
vicksburg
Crucial confederate fortress on the Mississippi?
Fort Vicksburg
Why was Vicksburg the key to the union's anaconda plan in the civil war?
Vicksburg was a Confederate stronghold on the Mississippi River
What happened at Battle of Vicksburg?
The Union troops crossed the Mississippi River and drove the Confederate troops out of Vicksburg
