Question

Why did the Union want to capture Vicksburg? to end the war immediately to gain access to the West to support General Sherman to control the Mississippi River

Answer 1

Answer:

The correct answer is D) to divide the Confederacy.

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Explanation:

The capturing of Vicksburg would allow the Union forces to take control of the entire Mississippi River. Controlling the Mississippi River would allow the Union to cut the Confederacy in half by isolating states west of this river (like Texas) from other Confederate states (like South Carolina, Georgia, etc.). This was part of General Winfield Scott's "Anaconda Plan." This plan was developed to help the Union win by starving out the South and cutting of access to supplies and food. This would ultimately be a successful plan.

Answer:

The correct answer is D) to divide the Confederacy.

Answer 2

Answer:

To secure the Mississippi river.

Explanation:

By doing so they hoped to split up the confederacy and defeat them one by one.