Question

What port on the Gulf of Mexico was captured by Union forces early in the war?. A. Vicksburg. B. Richmond. C. New Orleans. D. Shiloh.

Answer 1

The answer is C. New Orleans

Answer 2

The port on the Gulf of Mexico that was captured by union forces early in the war is : C. New orleans
The port was captured around 1 year after the civil war was started. Back then, new orleans was the largest confederate city which opened the chance for the union to gain many resources needed for the war

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