Question

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what was an impact of the capture of new orleans in 1862?
a. the confederacy used it to gain control of the west.

b. the dakota indians came to the aid of the union soldiers.

c. the first civilians to die in the war were killed there.

d. the union was closer to controlling the mississippi.

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Option A: The Confederacy didn't gain control of the West via New Orleans; the Union was advancing, so A is incorrect.
• Option B: The Dakota Indians' involvement was not related to the capture of New Orleans, so B is incorrect.
• Option C: The first civilian deaths in the war were not associated with New Orleans' capture, so C is incorrect.
• Option D: New Orleans is a key port on the Mississippi River. The Union's capture of it brought them closer to controlling the entire Mississippi, which was a strategic goal to split the Confederacy. So D is correct.

Answer:

D. The Union was closer to controlling the Mississippi.