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The Mississippi River (from Native American languages meaning Father of Waters/Great Water) split the confederacy between East and West. The major port of New Orleans was on the West, and the major port of Vicksburg was on the East. Taking over these two ports was key to the Union strategy.
The Mississippi River, which is the largest river in North America and the third largest river in the world, flows from north to south. In the 1860s this would have led to a huge advantage for the north, as it would have been easier to sent troops down river than up river.
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∙ 13y agoThe Mississippi River (from Native American languages meaning Father of Waters/Great Water) split the confederacy between East and West. The major port of New Orleans was on the West, and the major port of Vicksburg was on the East. Taking over these two ports was key to the Union strategy.
The Mississippi River, which is the largest river in North America and the third largest river in the world, flows from north to south. In the 1860s this would have led to a huge advantage for the north, as it would have been easier to sent troops down river than up river.
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What major river split the confederacy into two parts?
The Mississippi river
Which major river split the confederacy into two parts?
The Mississippi River
What major river split confederacy into 2 parts?
The Mississippi.
Which major river split the confederacy?
the Mississippi
What river split the confederacy in two parts?
Mississippi
Which major river split the confederacy in two parts?
There was no river that divided the Union and Confederacy. It was the 36°30′ north that divided the two. Any state above this line, except Missouri, could not keep slaves. Any state below the line could keep slaves.
What would the union accomplish if they got control of the Mississippi river?
The splitting of the Confederacy into two parts.
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The Charles River
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The place where a river splits near the mouth of the river?
Delta.
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