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What did the fall of new Orleans and the union's control of the Mississippi river mean to the south?
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∙ 12y ago
It deprived them of the use of this important highway for the transport of men and materials.
When the whole river was liberated (after Vicksburg), all Confederate units to the west of it were isolated.
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What was the city that had control over the Mississippi river trade?
New Orleans
What river New Orleans is situated?
New Orleans stands on the Mississippi river.
What was the importance of New Orleans?
It helped the Union gain control of the Mississippi River.
What was the capture of new Orleans important?
It helped the Union gain control of the Mississippi River.
Why was Vicksburg key to unions anaconda plan?
it would give the Union control of the Mississippi river
Why was Vicksburg the key to the unions Anaconda plan?
it would give the Union control of the Mississippi river
Why was the Vicksburg the key to the unions anaconda plan?
it would give the Union control of the Mississippi river
Why was Vicksburg key to the unions anaconda plan?
it would give the Union control of the Mississippi river
When did Capture of New Orleans happen?
The Union gained control of the Mississippi river in the spring of 1862. The victory at Shiloh gave the North the advantage in the fight for control of the Mississippi River and the river valley.
Why was the capture of New Orleans and important victory for the North?
After the Union gained New Orleans, they could control the South of the Mississippi River
What city lay at the mouth of Mississippi river?
New Orleans, LA is located at the mouth of the Mississippi river.
Why did the Union need to take control of New Orleans?
Control of New Orleans meant control of the Mississippi River and therefore control of the hear land of North America. Jefferson would want to have more power within having New Orleans in his hands to Mississippi River as well.
