Why was the defeat at Vicksburg a significant loss for the Confederate Army?

A.

Their defeat caused Confederate leaders to stop sending government aid.

B.

At this point, all Confederate soldiers lost all hope in their cause.

C.

It allowed the Union Army to have total control of the Mississippi River.

D.

Great Britain refused to support the Confederacy after the defeat.

Option C, It allowed the Union Army to have total control of the Mississippi River, is the right answer.

Explanation:

During the Civil war, the battle of Vicksburg was one of the major victories of the Union. This battle took place between 18th May 1863 until July 4, 1863. In this battle, the Union forces were led by commander  General Ulysses S. Grant while the Confederate forces were led by General John Pemberton. The outcome of the battle can be seen in the fact that the Union Army established its total control over the Mississippi river.

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