Question

The North saw the Mississippi River as important because
it divided the North and South.
it was completely in Union territory.
it was the South’s major transportation link.
it was completely in Confederate territory. on E2020

Answer 1

Answer:

Option C is correct.

It was the South’s major transportation link.

Explanation:

• Mississippi River was of great importance for the South because they used it for transportation.
• When the Civil war started, the Union planned to take control of the Mississippi River.
• They did so because they wanted to block the south from getting their supplies.
• It completely crippled the South as they got no supplies.

Answer 2

Answer:

c

Explanation: