Question

Texas History

Why was the Union interested in blocking and capturing the port of Galveston

A. The Union wanted to harm the southern economy by upsetting the cotton trade
B. The Union wanted to use the city as a base to attack Houston, a larger city
C. Galveston was home to many Texans who supported the northern cause.
D. Galveston had many factories that developed weapons used by confederate troops.

Answer 1

A will be ur answer hope this helps

Answer 2

The Union wanted to harm the southern economy by upsetting the cotton trade I think