Why was the Battle of Vicksburg important?

A) It was a clear victory for the South.
B) It gave southerners access to the Mississippi River.
C) It cut the Confederate forces in half.
D) It was more of a moral victory than a tactical one for the North.

Battle Of Vicksburg

A significant battle during the American Civil War, where Union forces led by General Ulysses S. Grant besieged and captured Vicksburg, Mississippi, in 1863, thus gaining control of the Mississippi River.

Mississippi River

One of the longest rivers in North America, flowing south from its source in Minnesota to the Gulf of Mexico, serving as a vital waterway for transportation and agriculture.

Confederate Forces

The military units that fought for the Confederate States of America during the American Civil War, opposing the Union or Northern states.