Gaining control of the Mississippi River during the Civil War would allow the North to
keep the support of the border states
seize control of Southem industries
separate the North from the South.
isolate three Confederate states

Why did many americans want the united states to cuba gain independence from spain? cuba was rich in natural resources, including gold and oil. cuba would provide access to the pacific ocean through a narrow strait. the united states had strong economic ties to cuba. the majority of cubans expressed interest in becom ing a us state.