The battle of vicksburg was significant because
-the north could not access its railroads after its defeat.
-the south lost control of the mississippi river.
-union troops were forced to retreat to the northern capital.
-lincoln was forced to issue the emancipation proclamation.

the South lost control of the Mississippi River.

The Battle of Vicksburg was a battle during the American Civil War, in which the Union Army succeeded in driving the Confederate Army of Mississippi into the defensive lines surrounding Vicksburg, Mississippi.

This was the last Confederate stronghold on the Mississippi River, and capturing it completed the "Anaconda Plan" of the Union Army. The garrison finally surrendered on July 4.

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