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During the American Civil War in the 1860s, both Vicksburg and New Orleans served the South as key guardian-cities of the Mississippi River. As a result, both were featured in significant battles during that conflict. Even earlier, New Orleans was the site of battles during the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812, with the British as the opponent in each.
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What was the key city that guarded the Mississippi river in civil war?
vicksburg
What was the name of the key city that guarded the Mississippi river between Memphis and new Orleans?
Vicksburg was the key city that guarded the Mississippi River between Memphis and New Orleans during the American Civil War. It was strategically significant due to its high bluffs that allowed for control of river traffic.
Which city is important on the Mississippi river?
The two main river-cities involved in the Civil War were Memphis and New Orleans. The key battle was Vicksburg, which ended the war in the West (30,000 prisoners paroled).
Union victories in the West gave them the key strategic control of what?
The Mississippi River. -Kenzie!!
Why was Vicksburg key to the unions anaconda plan?
it would give the Union control of the Mississippi river
Why was Vicksburg's key to the union's anaconda plan?
it would give the Union control of the Mississippi river
What river was controlled by a key union military strategy?
The Anaconda Plan called for control of the Mississippi.
Why was Vicksburg key to unions anaconda plan?
it would give the Union control of the Mississippi river
Why was Vicksburg the key to the unions Anaconda plan?
it would give the Union control of the Mississippi river
Why was Vicksburg's key to the union anaconda plan?
it would give the Union control of the Mississippi river
Capturing the Confederate stronghold at (blank) on the Mississippi River was a key part of the Union's strategy?
Vicksburg
Why was Vicksburg key to the union’s Anaconda plan?
it would give the Union control of the Mississippi river
