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Why was the battle of fort henery important?
Because the Union victory opened the way to the control of the Tennessee River, which, together Fort Donelson on the Cumberland River represented the gateways for the invasion of Tennessee State.
What body of water did the unon control from keeping Kentucky in union?
The line of the River Ohio, with its tributaries Cumberland and Tennessee
Why seizing control of the Mississippi river an important of the union navy?
Siezing control of the Mississippi River was an important goal of the Union Navy because it was the major means of transportation and logistical communications in the U.S. interior.
Why was seizing the control of the Mississippi river an important strategy of the union navy?
To have control of the boats and trade.
Why was the capture of Vicksburg by union forces important?
It gave the Union army control of the Mississippi River (apex)
What was the capture of new Orleans important?
It helped the Union gain control of the Mississippi River.
Which of these rivers were used by General Grant in the Union campaign in the West during 1861 and 1862?
The Tennessee River and the Cumberland River were used by General Grant in the Union campaign.
What was the battle that was important because it gave the Union control of the Mississippi River?
That would be the Siege of Vicksburg.
Why was control of the Mississippi river imortant to the union?
The Mississippi River was important because if captured, it would divide the South making it weaker.
What stragetic advantage did the union get when they gained control of the Mississippi river?
30,000 Confederate prisoners paroled. Exclusive use of the river, as a military highway of prime importance. Isolation of all Confederate troops West of the river. Grant and Sherman free to help the Army of the Cumberland in Chattanooga.
Why was the battle of fort mchenry so important?
Because its conquest gave to Union the control of the Tennessee River.
Why was the capture of Vicksburg important to ending the civil war?
It gave the Union army control of the Mississippi River
