Why was Vicksburg key to the Union's Anaconda Plan? (1 point) Responses Vicksburg was the capital of the Confederacy. Vicksburg was the capital of the Confederacy. Vicksburg was the capital of Mississippi. Vicksburg was the capital of Mississippi. Vicksburg was a major southern port and commercial center. Vicksburg was a major southern port and commercial center. Vicksburg was a Confederate stronghold on the Mississippi River.

Vicksburg was a Confederate stronghold on the Mississippi River.