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-.
They faced harsh climates, they were scares on food and had many wild predators to beware of.
Answer:
D B A E
Explanation:
hard jobs that were considered dangerous. the spread of disease due to poor sanitation. starvation and poverty due to crop failures. heavy taxes on possessions brought to the United States.
