Question

question 6 of 10
what was one goal of the union campaign against vicksburg?
a. to ensure that enslaved people would have a route to escape the
confederacy
b. to take control of the mississippi river to cut the confederacy in
half
c. to take control of the confederate capital in order to demoralize
the south
d. to force the confederate army out of union territory

Explanation:

The Union's goal in the Vicksburg campaign was part of the Anaconda Plan. Controlling the Mississippi River would split the Confederacy, cutting off supplies and communication. Option B aligns with this strategic objective. Option A is incorrect as escape routes for enslaved people weren't the main goal here. Option C is wrong because the Confederate capital was Richmond, not related to Vicksburg. Option D is also incorrect as the focus was on a key river - related strategic move, not just forcing the army out of Union territory.

Answer:

B. To take control of the Mississippi River to cut the Confederacy in half