Gaining control of the missisipi river during the civil war would allow the north to

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Cisco

1 July, 05:45

Gaining control of the missisipi river during the civil war would allow the north to

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Laylah Salinas · Answer 1

It'd allow the North to control goods going down the river to the South. Doing this, the North could cut off food or weapon supply to "starve out" the other side. The North could also use the Mississippi for transporting their own troops into battle.