Question

select the correct answer. why was the siege of vicksburg a turning - point in the civil war? a. it split confederate forces in two. b. it was the unions first victory. c. it allowed enslaved people to escape to freedom. d. it proved the north had smart generals.

Explanation:

The Siege of Vicksburg gave the Union control of the Mississippi River, splitting the Confederacy into two parts, weakening their ability to communicate and move resources. The Union's first major victory was Fort Donelson. Enslaved people escaping to freedom was not the main significance of Vicksburg. While the North had good generals, this wasn't the main reason Vicksburg was a turning - point.

Answer:

A. It split Confederate forces in two.