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∙ 12y agoSo that the Union could liberate the Mississippi, denying the enemy all use of this important military highway, and isolating all Confederate units to the west of the river.
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it gave the union army control of the mississippi river
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Why is Vicksburg important?
It was a huge battle that took place there
Did anyone important die in the siege of Vicksburg?
Grant did not become famous because of Vicksburg, but it certainly greatly enhanced his reputation.
Why was the control of the seas so important for the allies and the axis?
Control of the seas was strategically important in the waging of war where one could control logistical supply routes and project , or prevent the projection of , military forces onto the land .
Why the Battle of Vicksburg was fought?
The battle of Vicksburg was fought over the Mississippi river. The river was a large area for trade.
The most important effects of the union successes at Gettysburg and Vicksburg in july1863 are?
They have burg at the end
What are opinions of which battle fought during the US Civil War was the most important?
The answer is arguable. I say that politically, Gettysburg was the most important battle. Strategically, Vicksburg was the most important.
Why didn't grant continue on through Mississippi and alabama after winning Vicksburg?
The more strategically important bottleneck in the West, at the time, was Chattanooga. Grant took over command at Chattanooga, and once he won the Battle of Lookout Mountain, it opened up the way for Sherman to march on Atlanta, a much more strategically important move than merely raiding the immediate vicinity around Vicksburg.
Why was the Mississippi river considered to be so important at Vicksburg?
the importance of Mississippi River is more touristic for the Vicksburg.
Why was captain Vicksburg important to the union?
There was no captain named Vicksburg in the civil war, so no person of that name could have been important to the union or anybody else. Perhaps you are thinking of the battle of Vicksburg, which was critical.
Why was Vicksburg's location so important?
Vicksburg was so important because you had to control that city to control the Mississippi River, other wise no matter what else the union controlled, the Mississippi was worthless.
What are the reasons that Gettysburg and Vicksburg were important battles?
Gettysburg and Vicksburg was important because it showed that the Confederates could not invade the North.
What was an important battle in Mississippi?
Vicksburg
Why is the important victory?
Vicksburg is the most important Union victory.
Vicksburg was an important site on what river?
Vicksburg is on both the Mississippi and Yazoo Rivers.
Why was Grants victory at Vicksburg was important?
Victory at Vicksburg secured control of the Mississippi Valley for the Union.
What was the turning point in the civil war in the north?
The battle at Gettesburg,Pa July 1-3, 1863. While a boost to morale, Gettysburg was not a strategically decisive victory. Vicksburg was.
Why is Vicksburg important?
It was a huge battle that took place there
