12. How did the victory at Vicksburg shape the course of the Civil War? (8.8B)

A) It weakened the Confederacy by giving General William Tecumseh Sherman access to Atlanta.

B) It strengthened the Confederacy by dividing the Union in half.

C) It weakened the Confederacy by giving the Union control of the Mississippi River.

D) It strengthened the Confederacy by securing British recognition and support.

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6 April, 02:47

12. How did the victory at Vicksburg shape the course of the Civil War? (8.8B)

A) It weakened the Confederacy by giving General William Tecumseh Sherman access to Atlanta.

B) It strengthened the Confederacy by dividing the Union in half.

C) It weakened the Confederacy by giving the Union control of the Mississippi River.

D) It strengthened the Confederacy by securing British recognition and support.

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Option C

Explanation:

It weakened the Confederacy by giving the Union control of the Mississippi River. This is because the Confederate army were captured by the union soldiers. Shortly after the battle, the Union had control of the Mississippi River and decided to split the Confederacy.