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Q: Why did the Union want to control the West?
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Did the Union want to control the Mississippi River?

The Mississippi was too huge for the Union so they didnt want to control it!


What was the union's goal in the west?

to gain control of the mississippi river


Why did the union want to control the border states?

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why did union leaders want to control the Mississippi river?

To monopolise this important military highway and deny its use to the enemy. Also to isolate all Confederate units to the West of the river.


Union victories in the West gave them the key strategic control of what?

The Mississippi River. -Kenzie!!


What occurred at the Battle of Glorieta Pass?

The Union prevented the Confederacy from taking control of the West


What was important about the battle of glorieta pass?

The Union prevented the Confederacy from taking control of the West.


What happened as a result of the union victory at Vicksburg?

The Mississippi passed into Union control, and all Confederate units to the west of the river were cut-off.


How long did the battle of glorieta pass last?

The Union prevented the Confederacy from taking control of the West.


Where is the West Union District Library in West Union located?

The address of the West Union District Library is: 209 West Union Street, West Union, 62477 0138


Which new state was created because they did not want to secede from the Union?

West Virginia


What river in the west was controlled by a key union military strategy?

The Anaconda Plan called for control of the Mississippi.