The union wanted to capture vicksburg because

a it was an important piece of the anaconda plan.
b it wanted revenge for the defeat at shiloh.
c it was a key confederate fort near the mississippi river.
d it would deprive the confederacy of its capital city.

the answer is C it was a key Confederate fort near the Mississippi River.

Explanation:

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