Answer:
Im not that sure but go with A
Explanation:
The capture of Vicksburg was important because the city was considered a key point. Lincoln has said that “the war can never be bought to a close until the key is in our pocket”.
To achieve full control of the Mississippi River, the capture of Vicksburg was necessary. When they had control of the river, it was important to the north, because with it they took over and shut down the confederates trade, transportation, and military/fortifications - most of the forts and troops were at Vicksburg and they had to surrender and give the Union 172 artillery pieces-.
The incorrect answer is B. the cotton gin decreased the need for slave labor in the deep south. In fact, it did quite the opposite, it made slave labor a bigger need, since there was so much buisness.
Because there was many times where he believed God to show “signs” during his discoveries.
