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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.

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Why might Vicksburg be important for southerners supplying the confederacy from Texas?

Vicksburg was strategically important for the Confederacy as it controlled the Mississippi River, a vital transportation route for supplies and troops. For southerners supplying the Confederacy from Texas, Vicksburg served as a critical hub for moving goods and reinforcements eastward. The city's capture by Union forces in 1863 effectively split the Confederacy and disrupted supply lines, making it essential for Texas and other southern states to maintain control over Vicksburg to ensure effective logistics and support for their war efforts.


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The loss at Vicksburg was harmful to the confederacy because they had lost port Hudson and the Southern stronghold on the Mississippi.


Why was Northern success in siege of Vicksburg important?

Northern success in the Siege of Vicksburg was important because the Union had a plan called the anaconda plan. The anaconda plan is when the Union planned to cut the Confederacy in half. By doing this, the Confederacy would not have any way to obtain (get) supplies (food, clothes, weaponry, etc.) When the siege of Vicksburg was a success, the Union was able to carry out the anaconda plan since the Mississippi River is in Vicksburg, and by taking over the Mississippi River, that split the Confederacy into two.


What battle did the confederacy lose control of the Mississippi river?

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Which cut the Confederacy in two?

Grant's capture of Vicksburg cut the Confederacy in two.


Which battle was more important for the union cause Chattanooga or vicksberg?

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Did the Battle of Vicksburg cut the confederacy in two?

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What battle completed the splitting of the confederacy?

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