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It closed the Mississippi to southern traffic and allowed the Union boats to go unimpeded. It convinced Lincoln to appoint Grant as the overall commander of Union forces, and it opened the Deep South up to further invasion.
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∙ 13y agoVicksburg was important to the enemy because it occupied the first high ground coming close to the river before Memphis. From there a railroad runs east, connecting with other roads leading to all points of the Southern States. A railroad also starts from the opposite side of the river, extending west as far as Shreveport, Louisiana. Vicksburg was the only channel, at the time the only channel connecting the parts of the confederacy divided by the Mississippi. So long as it was held by the enemy, the free navigation of the river was prevented. Hence its importance. Points of the river between Vicksburg and Port Hudson were held as dependencies; but their fall was sure to follow the capture of the former place.
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The Mississippi River was controlled by the Union after the fall of?
Vicksburg
What was the reaction to the battle of Vicksburg?
Most contemporary Americans ignored the fall of Vicksburg because it was overshadowed by the Battle of Gettysburg.
Why is Vicksburg important?
It was a huge battle that took place there
Did anyone important die in the siege of Vicksburg?
Grant did not become famous because of Vicksburg, but it certainly greatly enhanced his reputation.
Did the Battle of Gettysburg cut the confederacy in two?
No, that was the the fall of Vicksburg, on the Mississippi river.
Was the Emancipation Proclamation linked to the Fall of Vicksburg?
No, Vicksburg's fall had no bearing on the Emancipation Proclamation.
The fall of this town led to Union control of the Mississippi River?
This would be the siege of Vicksburg. This battle was an important part of the war for the north because it started out a train of victories.
Who won the fall of Vicksburg?
U.S. Grant
The Mississippi River was controlled by the Union after the fall of?
Vicksburg
What was the reaction to the battle of Vicksburg?
Most contemporary Americans ignored the fall of Vicksburg because it was overshadowed by the Battle of Gettysburg.
What are the reasons that Gettysburg and Vicksburg were important battles?
Gettysburg and Vicksburg was important because it showed that the Confederates could not invade the North.
What was an important battle in Mississippi?
Vicksburg
Vicksburg was an important site on what river?
Vicksburg is on both the Mississippi and Yazoo Rivers.
Why was Grants victory at Vicksburg was important?
Victory at Vicksburg secured control of the Mississippi Valley for the Union.
Why is the important victory?
Vicksburg is the most important Union victory.
Why was captain Vicksburg important to the union?
There was no captain named Vicksburg in the civil war, so no person of that name could have been important to the union or anybody else. Perhaps you are thinking of the battle of Vicksburg, which was critical.
Why was the Mississippi river considered to be so important at Vicksburg?
the importance of Mississippi River is more touristic for the Vicksburg.
