Question

Why was the Confederacy divided after the Union’s capture of Port Hudson and the Confederates’ surrender at Vicksburg?

Answer 1

The union had control of the entire Mississippi River causing a division in the confederacy. They could not send messages to each other causing a spilt, which lead to union victory.

Answer 2

The capture of Port Hudson and Vicksburg divided the Confederation in two. As the Confederation had control of Mississippi River, once these strongholds were captured by the Union, the Confederation was unable to trade supplies with foreign nations and also isolated Texas and Arkansas from getting supplies from the east.

The capture of Port Hudson and Vicksburg meant a turning point of the Civil War as this reduced the confederate chances of victory

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