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devastation of the Chinese economy and made China vulnerable
Answer: The Spanish, along with other European nations, had a great desire for Chinese goods such as silk and porcelain. The Europeans did not have any goods or commodities which China desired, so they traded silver to make up for their trade deficit
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-.