Why was it so important to the Union to gain control of the Mississippi River?(1 point)
Responses
A. It was an important route the Confederates used for transporting supplies.
A. It was an important route the Confederates used for transporting supplies.
B. It was important for tourism.
B. It was important for tourism.
C. It was the location of Confederate shipyards.
C. It was the location of Confederate shipyards.
D. It was the primary way for Union soldiers to enter the South.