Why was the battle for Vicksburg so important to the union

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25 May, 22:45

Why was the battle for Vicksburg so important to the union

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Jakayla Oneal · Answer 1

Explanation:A victory at the siege of Vicksburg, Mississippi, in 1863 gave the Union control of the Mississippi River in the American Civil War ... By having control of the river, Union forces would split the Confederacy in two and control an important route to move men and supplies.