The Mississippi was too huge for the Union so they didnt want to control it!
The Siege and Capture of Vicksburg gave the Union control of the Mississippi River, splitting the Confederacy in two.
because they wanted to have control of the all of mississippi.
yes
h
The Mississippi river and something else
Because Spain did not want the USA. to have control of the Mississippi River.
they did not want to sell their lands
The French wanted to control Louisiana. The Mississippi River that open ports in Louisiana is a very important trade route.
Control of New Orleans meant control of the Mississippi River and therefore control of the hear land of North America. Jefferson would want to have more power within having New Orleans in his hands to Mississippi River as well.
To monopolise this important military highway and deny its use to the enemy. Also to isolate all Confederate units to the West of the river.
why did americans want control of the Oregon country