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what was one goal of the union campaign against vicksburg?
a. to cut the confederacy off from critical supplies from the west
b. to take control of the confederate capital
c. to end confederate general lees series of wins
d. to force the confederate army out of union territory
Vicksburg's location on the Mississippi River was crucial. Controlling it would split the Confederacy and cut off supplies from the western regions. The Union aimed to gain control of the Mississippi River, which Vicksburg guarded. This would isolate parts of the Confederacy and disrupt their supply lines. Taking the Confederate capital (Richmond) was a different objective. Ending Lee's wins was related to eastern campaigns. Forcing Confederates out of Union territory was a broader goal but not specific to the Vicksburg campaign's main aim.
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A. To cut the Confederacy off from critical supplies from the West