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Why was controlling the Mississippi river vital to north and south?
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∙ 8y ago
Because the north needed Lee's army out of Pennsylvania and it made the south cut in to two so that was the north's highway to the south.
Kathleen Cruickshank
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∙ 14y agoQuestion 16 From Critical Thinking eh? Same Problem :)
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∙ 14y agoBecause the north needed Lee's army out of Pennsylvania and it made the south cut in to two so that was the north's highway to the south.
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The river the north needed to control to split the south?
The river that the North needed to control to split the South was the Mississippi River. This river was a very important transportation system for the South so controlling the river meant controlling the South.
Is South Carolina north or south of the Mississippi river?
South Carolina is neither south nor north of the Mississippi but it is East of the river
What is the longst north south river in the US?
The Mississippi River is the longest north/south river in North America.
What is the longest north-south river?
The Mississippi River.
Is the Mississippi river located in south America?
Nope. The Mississippi River is in North America. The Amazon River is in South America.
Is Mississippi river north or south of the equator?
North.
Which big river flows north?
The Mississippi River, Colorado River and Missouri River are some.
Why david g farragut was considered a hero in the north?
David G. Farragut implemented Winfield Scott's Anaconda Plan when he stopped the South from controlling the major waterways, such as the Mississippi River.
What is the longest north-south river in the usA?
The Mississippi River.
Is Illinois north or south of the Mississippi river?
it is east of the river
Does pearl river in Mississippi go north or south?
North
What large river runs north to south in North America?
The Mississippi River is the primary north south flowing river in the United States.
