Why was the capture of New Orleans important?
O A. It was the only major naval battle of the Civil War.
B. It caused Lincoln to replace Ulysses S. Grant as general.
C. It put an end to Dakota Indian revolts in the West.
D. It helped the Union gain control of the Mississippi River.

The capture of New Orleans was one of the most significant moments during the civil war. The Confederacy lost her biggest city and main port, an important centre of ship building, and, most importantly, control of the Mississippi. That great river was now closed to northern and southern ships alike.

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