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History

15 August, 19:56

Based on what you have learned, why would victories in the western theater have been important to the

Union?

The Union was close to winning the war and needed only a few more victories.

Southern morale was low, and Union wins might have convinced the Confederates to surrender.

The Confederacy had already won the war in the east

Union morale was low after its many losses and victories would raise that morale