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Why was the capture of Vicksburg so important for the union forces?

A. the city's industries
B. the city's location on the river
C. the city's distance from the other battlefields
D. the city's large civilian and military population

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Answer:

mikeandfellin is correct :)

Answer is B. the city's location on a river

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Answer:

B. the city's location on the river

Step-by-step explanation:

By gaining control of the Mississippi river the Union was able to split the confederacy into two parts and choke off their food

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