The Union won three decisive battles, which swung the advantage to its side:
1 - The Battle and Siege of Vicksburg, which, after a campaign lasted from May19 through July 4, 1863, led to the surrendering of the Confederate fortress and the capture of the besieged Pemberton's Army, followed on July 9 by the surrendering of Port Hudson. The Mississippi River was then under complete control of the Union.
2 - The Battle of Gettysburg, fought from July 1 to July 3, 1863.
3- The Third Battle of Chattanooga, fought from October 26 through November 25 1863, which opened the way to the invasion of Georgia.
It allowed the Union and enabled them to control the river systems and to blockade the entire southern coastline.
West Virginia was admitted to the union of the United States of America on June 20, 1863.
In 1863, four slave states remained in the Union. These were Missouri, Kentucky, Maryland, and Delaware. The 13th Amendment to the Constitution made slavery illegal in all the states in 1865.
Vicksburg and Gettysburg
Gaining control of the entire length of the Mississippi River in mid-1863 provided the Union with significant strategic advantages. It effectively split the Confederacy in two, disrupting supply lines and communication between the eastern and western Confederate states. Additionally, it allowed the Union to secure vital transportation routes for moving troops and supplies, enhancing their logistical capabilities in the war effort. This control also opened up opportunities for further offensives into Confederate territory, increasing pressure on Southern forces.
It allowed the Union and enabled them to control the river systems and to blockade the entire southern coastline.
It allowed the Union and enabled them to control the river systems and to blockade the entire southern coastline.
They held the high ground and thus had a huge advantage over the confederate army.
ANSWER At the battle which took place from May 1 to May 4, 1863.
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Having control of Vicksburg was a significant advantage for the Union during the American Civil War. Vicksburg was a strategic location on the Mississippi River, and the Union's capture of the city in 1863 allowed them to effectively control and blockade the river, splitting the Confederacy in two. It also provided the Union with a base to launch further campaigns into the Confederate territory.
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