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What are the four non-slave states west of the Mississippi River in 1860?
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There were 4 including Minnesota, which is mostly west of the river, and where it begins.
Iowa (1846)
California (1850)
Minnesota (1858)
Oregon (1859)
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Where did railroad lines end before 1860?
Mississippi river
How did most Americans view the region between the Mississippi River and California before 1860?
The Great American Desert.
Which states seceded the union in 1860?
Only one state seceded in 1860, South Carolina.
Did controlling Vicksburg Mississippi mean controlling the Mississippi River?
With the capture of Vicksburg in July 1863, the Confederacy had no bases on the Mississippi River. The Union nay "controlled" the river in that sense. With that said, Confederates could at times plant torpedoes in the river and fire artillery from hidden areas. River cargo, however, was never even close to 1860 tonnage.
Who were the Confederate States of America and the United States of America in 1860?
Georgia, Alabama, Arkansas, Tennessee, Florida, Texas, Mississippi, Virginia
How much commercial traffic did the Mississippi River support prior to the US Civil War?
Prior to the US Civil War, the Mississippi River supported a substantial amount of commercial traffic. In 1860 for example, one thousand commercial vessels operated on the Mississippi River and its major tributaries. At least some 190,000 tons of products were trans ported on the river.
Did controlling the Vicksburg Mississippi mean controlling the Mississippi river?
With the capture of Vicksburg in July 1863, the Confederacy had no bases on the Mississippi River. The Union nay "controlled" the river in that sense. With that said, Confederates could at times plant torpedoes in the river and fire artillery from hidden areas. River cargo, however, was never even close to 1860 tonnage.
Where is Jefferson Davis from?
The one and only president of the Confederacy was born in Kentucky, but also lived in Louisiana and Mississippi. He was serving as a U.S. Senator from Mississippi when Southern states began seceding from the Union in 1860 and 1861.
In 1860 how many steam boats were on the Mississippi?
60
What states included areas that produced more than forty-five bales of cotton per square mile in 1860?
Mississippi, Atlanta , Georgia
What state owned the least number of slaves in 1860?
Mississippi
What was Mississippi largest city before 1860?
I believe it was Vicksburg
