Question

to take control of the mississippi river, union forces under ulysses s. grant needed to capture the city of ___.
a. antietam
b. richmond
c. vicksburg
d. charleston

Explanation:

During the American Civil - War, to gain control of the Mississippi River, Union forces under Ulysses S. Grant needed to capture Vicksburg. Vicksburg was a key Confederate stronghold on the Mississippi River. Its capture would split the Confederacy in two and give the Union control of the river, a major transportation and supply route. Antietam was a battle site, not a city for controlling the river. Richmond was the Confederate capital. Charleston was a major port city in the South but not crucial for controlling the Mississippi River.

Answer:

C. Vicksburg