Use the map showing the locations of important Civil War battles to answer the question.
The map shows the location of five major battles of the Civil War. The Battle of Vicksburg is labeled as I and took place on the Mississippi River between Louisiana and Mississippi. The Battle of Atlanta is labeled as II and took plae in northern Georgia. The Battle of Antietam is labeled as III and took place in northern Maryland. The Battle of Gettysburg is labeled as IV and took place in southern Pennsylvania. The Battle of Fort Sumter is labeled as V and took place on the Atlantic Coast of South Carolina.
How did the outcomes of these battles and the geography of the surrounding areas affect the war?
A.
Confederate victories at the Battles of Antietam and Gettysburg allowed the Confederacy to control strategic passes in the Appalachian Mountains.
B.
Union victories at the Battles of Vicksburg and Atlanta allowed the Union to disrupt major river and railroad Confederate supply lines.
C.
Union victories at the Battles of Vicksburg and Fort Sumter allowed the Union to control major waterways early in the Civil War.
D.
Confederate victories at the Battles of Fort Sumter and Atlanta allowed the Confederacy to move supplies from Charleston Harbor to the interior.
B. Union victories at the Battles of Vicksburg and Atlanta allowed the Union to disrupt major river and railroad Confederate supply lines.
The correct answer is B. Union victories at the Battles of Vicksburg and Atlanta allowed the Union to disrupt major river and railroad Confederate supply lines.
To answer the question about how the outcomes of these battles and the surrounding geography affected the war, we can use the information provided on the map.
The Battle of Vicksburg (labeled I) took place on the Mississippi River between Louisiana and Mississippi. The Battle of Atlanta (labeled II) took place in northern Georgia. The Battle of Antietam (labeled III) took place in northern Maryland. The Battle of Gettysburg (labeled IV) took place in southern Pennsylvania. The Battle of Fort Sumter (labeled V) took place on the Atlantic Coast of South Carolina.
Now, let's analyze the outcomes of these battles and their impact on the war based on the provided options.
A. Confederate victories at the Battles of Antietam and Gettysburg allowed the Confederacy to control strategic passes in the Appalachian Mountains.
Based on the information provided, there is no mention of Confederate victories at the Battles of Antietam and Gettysburg. In fact, the map does not indicate any Confederate victories.
B. Union victories at the Battles of Vicksburg and Atlanta allowed the Union to disrupt major river and railroad Confederate supply lines.
As mentioned on the map, the Battle of Vicksburg (labeled I) took place on the Mississippi River, and the Battle of Atlanta (labeled II) took place in northern Georgia. Both of these battles resulted in Union victories. These victories allowed the Union to disrupt major river and railroad Confederate supply lines, as mentioned in option B. So, this option is accurate.
C. Union victories at the Battles of Vicksburg and Fort Sumter allowed the Union to control major waterways early in the Civil War.
The Battle of Vicksburg resulted in a Union victory, as mentioned on the map. However, the Battle of Fort Sumter (labeled V) mentioned on the map was actually the first battle of the Civil War, and there is no indication of a Union victory in this battle. Therefore, option C is not accurate.
D. Confederate victories at the Battles of Fort Sumter and Atlanta allowed the Confederacy to move supplies from Charleston Harbor to the interior.
As mentioned on the map, the Battle of Atlanta resulted in a Union victory (labeled II). Additionally, the Battle of Fort Sumter was the first battle of the Civil War, and there is no mention of a Confederate victory at this battle. Therefore, option D is not accurate.
In conclusion, based on the information provided on the map, the correct answer is:
B. Union victories at the Battles of Vicksburg and Atlanta allowed the Union to disrupt major river and railroad Confederate supply lines.