Answer Yes. During the first year, the Union sent gunboats and troop ships down the Mississippi River to attack Fort Donnelson. Then they moved over to the Tennessee River in order to move into northern Mississippi(state). Later, Union ships moved into the mouth of the Mississippi River and attacked the Confederate shipyards located in the Yazoo River. They moved troops to Vicksburg in order to lay a seige on this important city that threatened the ships traveling the river.
After the Union defeated and seized Vicksburg, they got full control of the Mississippi River, letting them transport troops from boat down the Mississippi River.
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The Union troops crossed the Mississippi River and drove the Confederate troops out of Vicksburg
The Union troops crossed the Mississippi River and drove the Confederate troops out of Vicksburg
Grant moved his troops down the Mississippi River to Pittsburg Landing.
On July 4, 1863, Union troops crossed the Mississippi River and drove the Confederate troops out of Vicksburg.
it let the union block off Texas from sending troops
Grant moved his troops down the Mississippi River to Pittsburgh Landing.
It prevented Texas supplies from reaching Confederate troops.
Gaining control of the Mississippi River enabled the Union to effectively divide the Confederacy, disrupting their supply lines and communication. It allowed Union forces to transport troops and resources efficiently, enhancing military mobility. Additionally, controlling the river facilitated access to key ports and cities, further weakening the Confederacy's economic and logistical capabilities. This strategic advantage was crucial in the Union's overall war efforts during the Civil War.
The Union could have successfully blockaded all the ports the Confederacy needed to ship supplies and troops in and out.