Why did the union want to capture vicksburgh
a to end the war immediately
b to gain access to the west
c to support general sherman
d to control the mississippi river

D - to control the Mississippi River

The Union captured Vicksburg on July 4, 1863, cutting the Confederacy off from controlling the Mississippi River which was an economic factor for both sides in the Civil War.

industry had made the u.s. the richest nation in the world at this time. the second industrial revolution caused growth in industry and transportation, which allowed increased trade between nations.