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They were fighting for control of the Mississippi.

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Q: What were the union and the confedracy fighting for in the Battle of Vicksburg?
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Which battle victories gave the Union control of the Mississippi River?

The Battle of Vicksburg gave the Union control of the Mississippi River.


Who one the Battle of Vicksburg?

The Union


What battle lasted about six weeks and ended when the union captured Vicksburg Mississippi?

The battle of Vicksburg


Who wom the Battle of Vicksburg and grttisberg?

Vicksburg - U.S. Grant (Union) Gettysburg - George Meade (Union)


What battle gave southern states the control of the Mississippi River?

The Siege of Vicksburg. It meant the end of the war in the West. It released the Union troops to go and help at Chattanooga. And it brought great credibility of U.S.Grant, who would become General-in-Chief a few months later.


Union leader at Vicksburg?

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Was the Battle of Vicksburg in union or confederate territory?

Confederate


Pepole involved in the Battle of Vicksburg?

Union 2522


People involved in the Battle of Vicksburg?

union 2522


What is another name for the battle of Vicksburg during the civil war?

The Battle of Vicksburg is also called the Siege of Vicksburg


What was the result of the battle of the Vicksburg?

The Union controlled the Mississippi River after defeating the Confederates in the Vicksburg Campaign.


Who was the commander of the union forces at the Battle of Vicksburg?

U.S. Grant