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During the US Civil War the control of the mouth of the river and areas north of New Orleans were of vital importance.
The Mississippi ran through five Southern States. The ability to conduct war operations by controlling this river was of vital importance to both the North and the South.
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Why was the Mississippi river considered to be so important at Vicksburg?
the importance of Mississippi River is more touristic for the Vicksburg.
What was the importance of the Mississippi RIver?
The Mississippi River was the supply lifeline of the confederate Army. who ever controlled the river would basicy beable to win the war based on logisitcs
Why was New Orleans and the Mississippi River important to settlers in the west?
because it had importance to them
What was the importance of New Orleans?
It helped the Union gain control of the Mississippi River.
Why is it called Mississippi?
The name "Mississippi" originates from the Mississippi River, which is derived from the Ojibwe word "misi-ziibi," meaning "great river." The river was named by early French explorers who adopted the Native American term. The state of Mississippi was named after the river, reflecting its significant geographical and cultural importance in the region.
An economic cause of increasing sectional conflict on the eve of the Civil War was the decreasing importance of what river?
Mississippi river
What major river starts in Minnesota?
The Mississippi River
What is the largest river in Louisiana?
I think it is the Mississippi River but not for sure
What river separates Missouri from Illinois?
The Mississippi River forms the boundary between Illinois and Missorui
Into what river does the Ohio River Empty?
Mississippi River. :)
What major body of water did the new states Kentucky and Tennessee givethe us direct access to for the first time?
the Mississippi river
What separates Tennessee and Arkansas?
The Mississippi River is the boundary between Tennessee and Arkansas.
