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Why was the capture of Vicksburg important to the North

Vicksburg was the key to the Anaconda Plan's goal of gaining control of the Mississippi River and cutting the South in half.

So true, although the Winfield Scott plan was laughed at when he suggested it, it had to be clear that controlling the Mississippi River was vital to the North's war efforts.

Controversial issues DURING the Civil War

During the Civil War, the loss of life was a major issue as was the cost of the war. Another controversy involved the forced conscription of soldiers.

What did most newly freed slaves do in the period immediately following the Civil War

Remained in near the plantations where they were inslaved

The Battle of Hampton Roads was significant because

Iron clad ships were introduced into battle

Approximately how much did civil war cost

8 billion

Pickett's Charge led to heavy Confederate losses at the:

Battle of Gettysburg.

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