Why was the Battle of Vicksburg so important?

Answer 1

Vicksburg was important to the enemy because it occupied the first high ground coming close to the river before Memphis. From there a railroad runs east, connecting with other roads leading to all points of the Southern States. A railroad also starts from the opposite side of the river, extending west as far as Shreveport, Louisiana. Vicksburg was the only channel, at the time the only channel connecting the parts of the confederacy divided by the Mississippi. So long as it was held by the enemy, the free navigation of the river was prevented. Hence its importance. Points of the river between Vicksburg and Port Hudson were held as dependencies; but their fall was sure to follow the capture of the former place.

Answer 2

The Union victory at Vicksburg gave the Union complete control over the Mississippi River. The Mississippi was an important means of transportation. Vicksburg was one the few remaining cities under Confederate control. General Grant led the victory at Vicksburg for the North. The victory at Vicksburg also helped complete the Anaconda Plan. The Anaconda plan was the North's plan for winning the Civil War and was:

1)blockading Southern Sea Ports

2)Controlling the Mississippi

3)And capturing Richmond, VA (Richmond was the capital of the Confederate States of America)

Answer 3

The capture of Vicksburg aided in the Union occupation of the Mississippi River, and the splitting of the Confederacy in two.

Answer 4

Even though it is usually overshadowed by the Battle of Gettysburg, the Siege of Vicksburg is the real turning point of the war.

Answer 5

Vicksburg gave the North control of the Mississippi river.