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Why was controlling the Mississippi River crucial to winning the Civil War?

A) Charging tolls could raise a lot of money.

B) There were no roads in the area.

C) The river was the best way to transport troops and supplies.

D) The river was the South’s largest water source.

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Answer:

the river was important because that was the main supply and transportation line for the federal army

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I think C! Not that sure though lol
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