Question

Why was the fall of Vicksburg a major victory for the Union?

A)The capture of Vicksburg caused leading Confederate generals to switch sides.
B)The capture of Vicksburg gave the Union control of the Mississippi River.
C)The capture of Vicksburg allowed the Union to capture the port of New Orleans.
D)The capture of Vicksburg meant that Union forces could seize stockpiled money and cotton.

Answer 1

B.

Step-by-step explanation:

It gave them the control over the Mississippi river to the union