Question

How did the capture of Vicksburg, Mississippi, take advantage of a confederate weakness?

A-The confederacy had few soldiers and relied on its well trained generals to win battles

B-The confederacy had few railroads and relied on Vicksburg for ammunition

C- The confederacy had few railroads and relied on the Mississippi River for transportation

D- The confederacy had few ships and relied on Vicksburg to build and maintain them

Answer 1

Answer: C. "The Confederacy had few railroads and relied on the Mississippi River for transportation."

Explanation:

Control of the Mississippi River during the American Civil War was economic and psychological factor for both the North and the South. For many years, the river had served as a vital waterway for mid-western farmers shipping their goods to the eastern states by way of the Gulf of Mexica.

Answer 2

The capture of Vicksburg took advantage of a Confederate weakness in that  C- The confederacy had few railroads and relied on the Mississippi River for transportation.

Why was Vicksburg important?

Thanks to the Confederacy not having enough railroad, the port of Vicksburg on the Mississippi allowed them to transport desperately needed goods.

When Vicksburg was captured, it means that Confederate supplies took a hit and led to them capitulating faster.

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