-As shown on this map, what was the major outcome of the series of Union victories in the western part of the Confederacy between 1862 and 1863?
A) They prevented a Confederate invasion of Missouri and Kentucky.
B) They cut the Confederacy in half and gained control of the Mississippi River.
C) They established a pro-Union government in Arkansas.
D) They captured key Confederate fortresses in the Ohio River Valley.

Question

-As shown on this map, what was the major outcome of the series of Union victories in the western part of the Confederacy between 1862 and 1863?
A) They prevented a Confederate invasion of Missouri and Kentucky. 
B) They cut the Confederacy in half and gained control of the Mississippi River. 
C) They established a pro-Union government in Arkansas. 
D) They captured key Confederate fortresses in the Ohio River Valley.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The major outcome of the Union victories in the western part of the Confederacy between 1862 and 1863 was that they cut the Confederacy in half and gained control of the Mississippi River, which was crucial for the Union's Anaconda Plan aiming to blockade and split the Confederacy.

-As Shown on This Map, What Was the Major Outcome