Complete the sentence. the union’s control of the mississippi river hurt the confederacy’s ability to

a. supply its troops
b. maintain its navy
c. divide the north
d. recapture new orleans

The Union’s control of the Mississippi River hurt the Confederacy’s ability to supply its troops. The correct option among all the options that are given in the question is the first option or option "A". The other choices can be easily neglected. i hope that this is the answer that has actually come to your great help.